She learned that not only could sharks be trained, they could remember what they learned for two months.Įugenie Clark was a brave scientist that changed the way people preserve sharks, and women in the field of science. Jess Keating, illustrations by Marta lvarez Miguns. She decided to conduct an experiment where she would train sharks. How Eugenie Clark Became the Oceans Most Fearless Scientist. She went on to make many discoveries about fish and sharks.Īs she learned more about her favorite animal, Eugenie wanted people to see sharks the way she did: beautiful and smart. Many people didn’t think women were smart or brave enough to go into science, but that didn’t stop Eugenie. When she grew up, Eugenie decided to study zoology in college. She had always thought of sharks as beautiful while others viewed them as ugly and scary.Įugenie spent her childhood learning as much as she could about sharks. At the beach, she loved diving in the water and watching all the fish. Jess Keating’s book The Shark Lady is about the life of Eugenie Clark, the woman who is considered to be the ocean’s most fearless scientist.Īs a young girl, Eugenie loved everything about the ocean but the sharks were her favorite. family involvement at home and in school.

1,779 Ratings At 9 years old, Eugenie Clark developed an unexpected passion for sharks after a visit to the Battery Park Aquarium in New York City.

SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING IN THE CLASSROOM Love that this is a true story of a young woman who persevered in her dream to become a scientist who studies sharks It is well told, engaging, and inspiring. Shark Lady: The True Story of How Eugenie Clark Became the Oceans Most Fearless Scientist by Jess Keating 4.44 avg.

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After earning several college degrees and making countless discoveries, Eugenie wrote herself into the history of science, earning the nickname “Shark Lady.” Through her accomplishments, she taught the world that sharks were to be admired rather than feared and that women can do anything they set their minds to.Īn inspiring story by critically acclaimed zoologist Jess Keating about finding the strength to discover truths that others aren’t daring enough to see. But Eugenie quickly discovered that many people believed sharks to be ugly and scary-and they didn’t think women should be scientists.ĭetermined to prove them wrong, Eugenie devoted her life to learning about sharks. She couldn’t imagine anything more exciting than studying these graceful creatures. This is the story of Shark Lady.Įugenie Clark fell in love with sharks from the first moment she saw them at the aquarium.

This is the story of a woman who dared to dive, defy, discover, and inspire.

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