Bibliograph

The great shark rescue, saving the whale sharks, by Sandra Markle

Type

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The great shark rescue, saving the whale sharks, by Sandra Markle

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (page 47) and index

Illustrations

illustrationsmaps

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The great shark rescue

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1049576292

Responsibility statement

by Sandra Markle

Series statement

Sandra Markle's science discoveries

Sub title

saving the whale sharks

Summary

Presents the story of whale sharks-- the largest fish on the planet. Facing threats from commercial fishing as well as climate change, they were categorized as endangered in 2016. Despite the marine sanctuaries set aside to protect whale sharks, their population is still decreasing. These gentle giants may be accidentally caught in fishing nets, fished by poachers, or hit by a ship's propeller. But new conservation methods, which include enlisting volunteers to spot them as well as tagging and remotely following them--are giving experts hope. Can volunteers and scientists help save the world's biggest fish before it's too late?

Table Of Contents

Trapped! -- Whale sharks in trouble -- A mysterious life -- Oceans of problems -- Safe havens -- Ocean detective tools -- Rescued! -- Great whites need help too -- Author's note -- You know? -- Timeline

Target audience

juvenile

Classification

Creator