My post about Ano Nuevo brought back memories to one of the best books I read during the last few years. 'The Devils Teeth' is a story about the Great White Shark population around the Farallon Islands. Located only 20 miles west of the Golden Gate the Farallones are a wild life sanctuary, a breeding ground for lots of sea birds, only found there. The book describes the history of the islands, the environmental impact of the military in the area, new facts about the Great Whites like the discovery of their migration patterns, and the ghosts resident to the islands. Also in the mix: stories of sea sickness (I can relate!) , a lost sail boat, a lone urchin diver, and lots of quirky characters.
All this is written in a very amusing, fast paced style. A real page turner!
Susan Casey, The Devils Teeth
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