Killers of the Seas: The Dangerous Creatures that Threaten Man in an Alien Environment

by Edward R. Ricciuti

KILLERS OF THE SEAS is a rousing, scientifically sound survey of all the sea creatures that instill dread in the hearts of humans. Edward Ricciuti, a science writer with a passion for scuba diving and oceanographic expeditions, has swum eye-to-eye with a killer whale, flippered around with dolphins, tagged and captured sharks, and had numerous tense exchanges with barracuda, moray eels, and stingrays.
Supplementing his own experiences with interviews that feature scores of the world's leading marine biologists, Ricciuti explores the latest research and the lingering legends of oceanic and freshwater predators. He writes about sharks and shark attacks and of the little-known horned goblin shark; of the incredibly venomous Japanese puffer fish ( fugu when cooked); of the increasingly ominous migrations of Pacific sea snakes through the Panama Canal; of the aquatic Borgia, the tiny blue-ringed octopus that can kill a man in seconds; and of the monsters of the seas--legendary, prehistoric, and possibly still alive and well, according to reputable scientific reports--all found in the ocean depths today. KILLERS OF THE SEAS also includes the fascinating evolutionary and environmental factors that make these creatures behave as they do.

Genres: Nonfiction

227 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1973

Reviews

[Peter · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a fine non-fiction book on life and death in an alien world. The shark, an ancient horror, barracudas, piranhas, vampire cat fish, octopus, moray, stingray, killer snails, whales, walrus, dolphins, reptiles, sea snakes... all the facts and fiction you need to know. With an excellent photo section. Really enjoyed this book and can highly recommend it!