About "Sharks Don't Scare Me"
“Sharks Don’t Scare Me” is a whimsical illustrated children’s book for all ages.
Its rhyming vocabulary, colorful illustrations and ‘play along’ nature ensures a fun reading experience for both parent and child.
The story follows Luke, the Aquatic Aussie, as he meets his new friends on the beach and together they set out an underwater journey of discovery. Luke answers questions the curious children have about the ocean, its animals and science while at the same time encouraging them towards an adventurous spirit and doing well at school.
With a foreword from author, Marine Biologist and television personality Luke Tipple, about the need to protect the ocean "Sharks Don’t Scare Me" is a fun and engaging story that will pique the curiosity of young minds about the beauty of the ocean and its creatures.
Available in 8x10 Paperback, Kindle and all Kindle reader aps (for iPad etc)
About the Author
Luke Tipple is a marine biologist, television personality, speaker and producer.
Along with his award winning work with sharks for the Discovery Channel Luke has hosted major network TV shows for The CW (Capture) and Syfy (Opposite Worlds).
Born and raised in Australia, his travels have taken him around the globe where he’s come face to face with some of the worlds most dangerous predators, and survived.
His first job out of college was as resident marine biologist for Utila, Honduras where he ran a whale shark tagging program. Luke also pioneered sustainable procedures for commercial out-of-cage work with great white sharks.
Luke has more than a decade of experience working in conservation, consulting and tourism in the Pacific, Mediterranean, Great Barrier Reef, Mexico, Honduras and Bahamas. His international conservation and policy work has been recognized for outstanding contribution by the Humane Society of the United States.
A passionate creative at heart he is equal parts scientist, adventurer and entertainer. Tipple hopes that his adventures, shared with millions, will not only entertain but inspire the next generation of ambassadors for the planet.
