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Fins: A Sharks Incorporated Novel

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The world's shark population is threatened by illegal poaching for shark fin soup, particularly during Florida's biannual blacktip shark migration. Marine biologist Doc Ford recruits three children—Luke, new to Florida from the Midwest, and Cuban sisters Maribel and Sabina—to help protect the sharks. Although initially out of their depth and struggling to work as a team, they form Sharks, Inc. and take on the task of tagging sharks from a small fishing boat while avoiding poachers. Their adventure tests their courage, wisdom and teamwork in the face of danger.
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Ideal for children interested in environmental issues, marine biology, and adventure stories featuring young heroes. Suitable for readers who enjoy science-based mysteries with a strong ecological message.

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From the bestselling author of the Doc Ford series for adults, comes a high-stakes, masterfully plotted story of courage, friendship... and sharks!

A high-stakes, masterfully plotted story of courage, friendship. . . and sharks!

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The world's shark population is in trouble for a sad, simple reason: shark fin soup. And although it's illegal, poachers have been targeting Florida's biannual migration of blacktip sharks.

Marine biologist Doc Ford needs assistance protecting the sharks and enlists the help of three kids—Luke, Maribel, and Sabina. Luke is brand-new to Florida from the Midwest; sisters Maribel and Sabina recently arrived from Cuba—and all three feel like fish out of water. It's going to take some convincing for them to work as a team and recognize in themselves the courage, wisdom, and tenacity that Doc sees in them.

Together they form Sharks, Inc. and are given an important assignment: to set out each day on a small fishing boat in hopes of tagging sharks for Doc's research—and to stay far away from possible poachers in the area. The trio isn't looking for trouble, but when they come face to face with danger, survival requires them to rely on each of their own unique gifts, and especially on one another.

Series: Sharks Incorporated

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  • Crocs
    Doc Ford has a new mission for Sharks, Inc.: visit Sanibel Island's Bone Field to find a wild orange tree that survived a disease that has been destroying Florida's citrus. But Sharks, Inc. can't find Doc's tree. Worse, the area is protected by a massive saltwater crocodile. What they don't expect is meeting a recluse who is threatening to call...
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  • Fins: A Sharks Incorporated Novel
    The world's shark population is in trouble for a sad, simple reason: shark fin soup. And although it's illegal, poachers have been targeting Florida's biannual migration of blacktip sharks. Marine biologist Doc Ford needs assistance protecting the sharks and enlists the help of three kids—Luke, Maribel, and Sabina. Luke is brand-new to Florida from the Midwest; sisters Maribel and Sabina...
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  • Megalops
    The Professional Tarpon Rodeo is back on Sanibel Island, offering any celebrity contestant who lands a rare piebald tarpon a one-million-dollar prize. But marine biologist Doc Ford is certain that people are cheating to win. When an angler team illegally catches a tarpon to feed it to sharks for attention, Doc enlists the kids of Sharks Inc. - Luke, Maribel,...
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"Filled with scoundrels, humour, sharks, intrepid kids, and a surprise ending all wrapped around an environmental theme. Prepare yourself for a fast boatload of fun!" – Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
"Nobody navigates the natural beauty and dangerous twists of Florida's mangrove backwaters better than Randy Wayne White. Part detective novel, part field guide, and 100 percent authentic Florida—this fun and suspenseful tale shows Randy Wayne White is an undisputed master of his craft, and this place." – John Rasmus, former editor in chief at Nat Geo Traveler, Men's Journal, and Outside
"[Fins] examines how a difficult past can give strength and shape an intentional present. This well-paced, exciting series opener will keep readers on their toes." – Kirkus Reviews
"Give to readers looking for science-based mysteries." – Booklist

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Book Details

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ISBN: 9781250763259

Publisher: St Martin's Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 11 May 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: St Martin's Press

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 134.0mm

Height: 199.0mm

Weight: 268g

Pages: 336

About the Author

Randy Wayne White is the New York Times bestselling and award-winning author of the Doc Ford series. In 2011, Randy was named a Florida Literary Legend by the Florida Heritage Society. A fishing and nature enthusiast, he has written extensively for National Geographic Adventure, Men's Journal, and Men's Health. He lives on Sanibel Island, Florida, where he was a light-tackle fishing guide for many years, and spends much of his free time windsurfing, playing baseball, and hanging out at Doc Ford's Rum Bar & Grille. Sharks Incorporated is Randy Wayne White's first middle-grade novel.

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  • Crocs
    Doc Ford has a new mission for Sharks, Inc.: visit Sanibel Island's Bone Field to find a wild orange tree that survived a disease that has been destroying Florida's citrus. But Sharks, Inc. can't find Doc's tree. Worse, the area is protected by a massive saltwater crocodile. What they don't expect is meeting a recluse who is threatening to call...
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    $1999
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    Ships in 4-6 weeks
  • Megalops
    The Professional Tarpon Rodeo is back on Sanibel Island, offering any celebrity contestant who lands a rare piebald tarpon a one-million-dollar prize. But marine biologist Doc Ford is certain that people are cheating to win. When an angler team illegally catches a tarpon to feed it to sharks for attention, Doc enlists the kids of Sharks Inc. - Luke, Maribel,...
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