Soft covered book titled KILLERS OF THE SEAS by Edward R. Ricciuti, 1975, 308 pages. ISBN: 0020636504

Stories of the terrors of the deep are as ancient as man's ability to tell them. Scientists, who once dismissed these tales a legend or imagination, are now finding that there are creatures of the sea just as terrible as those in the legends. This is a scientifically accurate and compelling chilling account of the dangerous inhabitants of our oceans, rivers, lakes, and streams. Augmenting his own experience with that of oceanographers and ichthyologists from all over the world, Ricciuti reveals the true dangers of some seeming "harmless" fish and dispels the ominous myths that surround other reputed man-killers.
Some of the creature featured are the Candiru, The Arctic Jellyfish, The Wels, the Blue Ringed Octopus, The Great White Shark, The Giant Squid, The Puffer Fish, The Ciguatera, and The Sea Wasp.

Chapters include:

• THE SHARK: AN ANCIENT HORROR
• A MIXED BAG
• THE STING OF THE SEA
• THE POISONERS
• SEAGOING MAMMALS
• THE HAZARD OF REPTILES
• SEA MONSTERS - PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE

This book is in VG condition,  pages clean and intact, and the binding is tight. Don't miss the opportunity to add it to your library!