Shark Quest by Karen Romano Young
Published by Twenty-First Century Books (Tm) on August 1st 2018
ISBN: 151249805X
Pages: 128
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An engaging nonfiction title that details the story of how sharks became the most feared and hunted creature on the planet and what is being done now to turn the tide and protect this necessary apex predator. Well-written and thoroughly researched, this title would be useful for a project on the work being done to document and study sharks and it would be an absorbing read for anyone fascinated with these magnificent animals. Supported by photographs, maps, and graphics, Young covers the history of the lure and thrill of shark hunting, which has led to the drop in numbers of sharks in the wild, the physiology of this efficient, powerful predator, the behaviors of sharks, and all of the work being done by scientists to understand these creatures who are vital to the infrastructure of the oceanic world. Due to the density and complexity of the writing, this book would be best for a high-school audience, but anyone interested in sharks could enjoy flipping through.

Reviewed by Jill O’Connor, Merrill Memorial Library, Yarmouth