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The Devil's Teeth : A True Story of Obsession and Survival Among America's Great White Sharks
The Devil's Teeth A True Story of Obsession and Survival Among America's Great White Sharks
Author: Susan Casey
A journalist's obsession brings her to a remote island off the California coast, home to the world's most mysterious and fearsome predators-and the strange band of surfer-scientists who follow them — Susan Casey was in her living room when she first saw the great white sharks of the Farallon Islands, their dark fins swirling around a small...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780805075816
ISBN-10: 080507581X
Publication Date: 6/7/2005
Pages: 304
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  • Currently 3.9/5 Stars.
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3.9 stars, based on 27 ratings
Publisher: Henry Holt and Co.
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
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reviewed The Devil's Teeth : A True Story of Obsession and Survival Among America's Great White Sharks on + 48 more book reviews
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I loved this book! It was scary, sad, and amazing. Bless those people who put their lives on the line to further an understanding of nature.
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If you like non-fiction, this is a great book. Reads easily and very informative about great white sharks. I didn't even know I was interested in them until I read this book!
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I and all my neighbors really liked this book, a true account of people on the Farallons studying great white sharks. Well written, interesting, exciting at times. Makes you want to go there!
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What an amazing book!! I admit that I always have been a huge shark enthusiast, and that's what initially drew me to this. When I started reading it, I wasn't sure if it was going to be one of those non-fiction books that just drags or if I'd even be able to finish it, but I was very pleasantly surprised. It's an interesting story that follows her experiences on the Farallones and also stealthily integrates some interesting island history as well as shark facts. I would definitely recommend it for anyone interested in sharks or really anyone who's open to reading a book that's a little different and also teaches you some things. Very well done. I think I may add it to my permanent collection. :)
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imbubbasmom avatar reviewed The Devil's Teeth : A True Story of Obsession and Survival Among America's Great White Sharks on + 2 more book reviews
I was really looking forward to reading this book. I'd read a glowing review of it, and who doesn't like Great White Sharks? However, the sharks were only incidental to the story, which wound up to be an account of a woman's selfishness. The author cost one naturalist his job and lost another man's 60 ft. yacht at sea, all due to her obsession with getting out to the Farallon Islands. The Farallones are rigorously protected, and she was allowed only one officially-sanctioned trip. The rest of the book was about her determination to get back on the islands, sanctioned or not. The background information on the Farallones was pretty interesting, but I wouldn't recommend this book to anybody interested in sharks.
twylah avatar reviewed The Devil's Teeth : A True Story of Obsession and Survival Among America's Great White Sharks on + 21 more book reviews
For a book that's supposed to be about Great White sharks, there aren't a lot of Great White sharks in it. Although it's well-written, it was disappointing. Too much moaning and complaining about living conditions; too much about marine birds; too much about boat operations and weather conditions; far too little about sharks.
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I enjoyed this book -- it was very well written. I don't know that I learned that much about shark behavior but I learned alot about the Farallone Islands and the life of scientists of nature whether it be sharks, seals or birds. Quite an adventure story. Highly recommended.
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This book was amazing! I love how Susan Casey gets you to feel like your sitting next to her watching everything happen. Love it!!!

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