Shark Tracker
Confessions of an Underwater Cameraman
Published on 1. December 2016
Book
Paperback/Softback
240 pages
978-1-74223-493-9 (ISBN)
Description
Killer tales from an award-winning cinematographer and marine biologist.
Marine biologist and underwater cameraman Richard 'Shark Tracker' Fitzpatrick wrangles sharks and other deadly marine creatures for a living. From the coral gardens of the Great Barrier Reef to the murky depths of the Amazon, Fitzpatrick shares his real-life experiences with predators of the deep - from sharks and box jellyfish to sea snakes. A mixture of mind-boggling anecdotes and science provide an intimate insight into marine life and the conservation issues at stake.
Marine biologist and underwater cameraman Richard 'Shark Tracker' Fitzpatrick wrangles sharks and other deadly marine creatures for a living. From the coral gardens of the Great Barrier Reef to the murky depths of the Amazon, Fitzpatrick shares his real-life experiences with predators of the deep - from sharks and box jellyfish to sea snakes. A mixture of mind-boggling anecdotes and science provide an intimate insight into marine life and the conservation issues at stake.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Sydney, NSW
Australia
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
16 illustations
Dimensions
Height: 210 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 16 mm
Weight
455 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-74223-493-9 (9781742234939)
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E-Book
02/2017
NewSouth
€15.99
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Person
Richard Fitzpatrick is a marine biologist and Emmy Award-winning cinematographer. He has shot more than 50 documentaries for the BBC, National Geographic and Discovery Channel including David Attenborough's new series on the Great Barrier Reef.