The Shark: Splendid Savage of the Sea

The dust jacket of this hardcover edition is worn, featuring several tears and creases along the edges. The book's binding remains intact, ensuring the pages are securely held. Despite the jacket's condition, the interior pages are clean and well-preserved, making it a solid addition to any collection focused on marine life or the works of Jacques-Yves Cousteau.

"The Shark: Splendid Savage of the Sea" by Jacques-Yves Cousteau and Philippe Cousteau is a compelling exploration into the world of sharks, first published in 1970 by Doubleday & Company, Inc., Garden City, New York. This hardcover edition, printed in the Federal Republic of Germany, showcases the Cousteau's renowned expertise in marine biology, offering readers an in-depth look at these fascinating creatures. Illustrated with 124 full-color photographs, the book captures the beauty and mystery of sharks in their natural habitat. While the copyright page confirms the 1970 publication year, the number line indicates this is not a first edition. This edition remains a valuable resource for enthusiasts of marine life and the legacy of Jacques-Yves Cousteau. The dust jacket is worn, with noticeable tears and creases, but the book itself is intact and ready for any collector or reader interested in the wonders of the sea.