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Dive beneath the waves to meet the crab, fish, turtles, whales, and seaweed that live in the ocean habitat.

"Internationally renowned author and scientist Tim Flannery explores the most remote and mysterious levels of Earth's oceans.

Sharp teeth. Strong jaws. Quick reflexes. Sharks aren't always a danger to people--but when they are, they can be very dangerous! This fascinating volume provides facts and photos about some of the world's most dangerous sharks, including the threatening tiger shark, the ravenous bull shark, and the fierce oceanic whitetip shark.

The sharks featured in this book are built for speed! Did you know that speedy shortfin mako sharks might play "chicken" by swimming full speed at divers? That salmon sharks are uniquely warm blooded to give them more speed for hunting? Or that blacktip sharks can jump completely out of the water? These and other intriguing details will pull readers in, while color photos and fact boxes will give them even more information about these swift aquatic predators.

All Earth's creatures are unique, but some...well, they're just plain weird! In this entertaining volume, readers will learn more about some of the planet's weirdest sharks and sharklike creatures, including the bizarre-looking goblin shark, the giant guitarfish, and the oddly flat Pacific angel shark.