In Conversation with Jessica Gangemi

Join us at Five Dock Library to hear about Masters of the Ocean, and the prehistoric inhabitants and rulers of the seas around the world.

Sharks have evolved into 350 different species, from the whale shark to the tiny dwarf lantern shark. Their unusual biological characteristics are the result of adaptation and evolutionary processes lasting millions of years, placing them at the top of the marine food chain and a reputation for being a major threat to humans.

Masters of the Ocean will take you on a journey through the fascinating but increasingly misunderstood world of sharks and an urgent appeal to protect them.

The book also explores how they live in their habitat, how they relate to other species and humans, their curious habits, hunting behaviours, the challenges they face and whether humans are on their menu.

Jessica Gangemi is a Marine Biologist and Ecologist. Her love for the sea as a child has lead her as an adult to spend years researching Marine life and in particular sharks in Australia and overseas. Publishing Masters of the Ocean is a dream come true.