Offering firsthand insights, this guide delves into the world of sharks, exploring their behavior, biology, and the misconceptions surrounding them. Written by the bestselling author of Jaws, it provides a unique perspective on these often-feared creatures, aiming to educate and demystify their role in the ocean ecosystem. The book combines engaging narratives with factual information, making it an essential read for anyone interested in marine life and conservation.
Peter Benchley Book order (chronological)
May 8, 1940 – February 11, 2006
Peter Benchley crafted tales that often delved into the primal fears lurking beneath the surface of the everyday, particularly exploring humanity's complex and often fraught relationship with the natural world, especially the sea. His narrative technique skillfully built suspense, drawing readers into chilling encounters with the unknown and the terrifying. As his career progressed, Benchley's writing evolved beyond pure thrillers, increasingly focusing on ecological themes and the profound impact of human actions on marine environments. His later works reflect a deep commitment to ocean conservation, advocating for a more balanced coexistence between humanity and the vast underwater world.
Žraloci : pravdivé příběhy o žralocích a o moři
- 166 pages
- 6 hours of reading
Skutečné příběhy o nejnebezpečnějších obyvatelích moří.
Shark Trouble
- 224 pages
- 8 hours of reading
Master storyteller Benchley ("Jaws") combines high adventure with down-to-earth advice in a book that is at once a thriller and a valuable book about being safe in, on, under, and around the shark infested ocean.
Secrets of the Ocean Realm
- 176 pages
- 7 hours of reading
Contains 120 photographs by award-winning film producers of undersea life, focusing on sequences that were either extremely unusual or had never been filmed before.
Freibeuter des Todes. Roman
- 278 pages
- 10 hours of reading
Ein weiterer Thriller vom Verfasser des "weißen Hai". Nach über 50 Jahren auf dem Grund des Atlantischen Ozeans wird das einst von den Nazis als Wunderwaffe konstruierte Lebewesen, der "Shark", von einem sensationssüchtigen Fotografen befreit. Mechanisch muß es seiner teuflischen Programmierung gehorchen und auf immer grausamere Weise töten. Da tritt Simon Chase auf den Plan. Der Meeresbiologe und ehemalige Greenpeace-Aktivist will dem mordenden Geschöpf den Garaus machen.
Three Complete Novels. Jaws. Beast. The Girl of the Sea or Cortez
- 741 pages
- 26 hours of reading
Three novels--Jaws, Beast, and The Girl of the Sea of Cortez--by one of the masters of the thriller genre and the author of the Deep.
Beast Schrecken der Tiefe
- 344 pages
- 13 hours of reading
