When Sharks Really Attack!



The subject of sharks is usually approached either from the perspective of shark fishing, or shark diving, both of which also link into shark attack mania for different reasons. Due to finding myself in a particular situation, observing sharks and being with favoured individuals day to day for many years, my approach was entirely different, being that simply of one creature seeking contact with a community of another species. Sharks treated me as they would another shark, so I was witness to their intimate social and emotional behaviour. Thus what I have reported on the subject of sharks attacking is different. 

So saying, here is the link to the article X-ray magazine has published in its latest edition. It is illustrated with my paintings. 

http://www.xray-mag.com/content/when-sharks-really-attack

I hope you will find it interesting as well as exciting! 

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27 February 2013 at 12:30
Anonymous said…
I would like to read the article, however, when I click on the "Download pdf" button on the "xray-mag"-webside I get a "Page not found" message. Is there another way to get to the article?
4 March 2013 at 01:18
Ila France Porcher said…
http://www.xray-mag.com/content/when-sharks-really-attack

Try this link -- it should work.
5 March 2013 at 22:50
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