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In the summer of 1916, ten year-old Chet Roscow is captivated by the local news: a Great White shark has been attacking and killing people up and down the Atlantic Coast, not far from Chet's hometown of Springfield, New Jersey. Then one day, swimming with his friends, Chet sees something in the water ...

Contains facts about killer whales and great white sharks, comparing such aspects as their sizes, brain structure, and abilities.

On a field trip to an aquarium with Miss Frizzle and her science class, Arnold not only overcomes his fear of sea animals but also becomes the hero of the day.

Dive into the underwater world of sharks and the other marine animals that inhabit the ocean. Learn about the many types of sharks, including those that pose a threat to humans, their behavior and how to avoid attack.