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May 13, 2005

Sharkwatcher I Am

The other day I was lured to a smart-looking blue book at the local library. The Shark Watcher's Handbook: A guide to sharks and where to see them by Mark Carwardine and Ken Watterson is an interesting new twist on wildlife viewing. Well-researched, it covers not only the general guidelines for shark diving but gives a directory of shark species.

For example, if you want to see a Thresher shark, you may want to check out the Daedalus Reef in Egypt or Malapascua Island, Cebu in the Philippines. There's also a fourth species, not yet named, which may swim in the waters of Baja California, Mexico. Head to the Isle of Man, Cornwall, UK for a close encounter with a Basking Shark.

In a clear and concise fashion, The Shark Watcher's Handbook provides pictures, ID checklists, biological information, relative danger, distribution of spcies and best places for a close encounter, by species. It also includes a detailed directory of shark-watching sites, with maps, locations, viewing opportunities, best seasons, dive depths, visibility, water temperatures and other useful notes. It's a fantastic resource for divers and shark enthusiasts alike.

Posted by sorsha at May 13, 2005 2:27 PM