The Lady and the Sharks

Eugenie Clark has been my role model since I was in fifth grade, seven years ago. I purchased both her biographies, "Lady with a Spear" and "The Lady and the Sharks". I will admit that Lady with a Spear is a better read with more adventure. I was hoping that Lady and the Sharks wqould have more adventure, perhaps detailing her experiments with the Moses Sole or with the sleeping sharks, but this book did not focus on either. The book mainly describes her research with sharks at her laboratory and is not that action packed. Still, I would recommend this book, especially for fans of Eugenie Clark.

Was hoping it was a kid book. It is not.

What an inspiration for every young woman, and young man too, who wishes to pursue a career in marine biology and the related sciences of our oceans! I met her at her first research lab on Florida's Gulf of Mexico shores when I was in high school in St. Petersburg further up that coastline. What a remarkable woman. We are enriched by his account of her aspirations, hard work, and successes and we have Mote Marine Lab in Sarasota as a living testament to her vision and its longevity.

A wonderful book about Eugenie Clark. My daughter loves her and really enjoyed the book. A great read.

The single most influential book in my diving background. Thirty years and 3,000 dives later, I am indebted to Dr Clark's example and her eloquent discriptions of life under the surface!

This 87 year young woman is still a globe-hopping, scuba diving bundle of insatiable intellectual curiosity. Not even lung cancer, which she defeated, can stop her. If you have earlier editions,this is NOT the same old book! The gorgeous cover was shot by one of Genie's son. Inside the cover you will find a NEW chapter, bringing you up to date with the Genie's latest studies. Some awesome pictures of shark necropsy, and much improved clarity of pictures, many new to the book.An inspiring role model and example of tenacious fortitude. Genie made the world understand women could be outstanding scientists. She has been called the Amelia Earhart of science. By the way, Genie uses her royalties to sponsor future scientists. I hear she will be taking one of her high school computer volunteers to the next big shark symposium in New York, all expenses paid!