Riley Elliott making
waves with new book!
SHARK MAN
One Kiwi’s Mission to Save our Most Feared and Misunderstood Predator
In March, shark scientist Riley Elliott ripped open the carton of his new
book,
Shark Man,
published by Random House NZ, and offered to sell
autographed copies for $35 each, including postage within NZ. Message
him via his Facebook account,
Riley Elliott – Shark Scientist.
The book is
also available on Kindle.
The 250-page book tells Riley’s adventures as a shark scientist and his
mission to both change our perceptions of this toothy ocean creature,
and to save them from slaughter.
He became fascinated with sharks while working at the Oceans Research
Great White Shark Station in South Africa. He was concerned with the
amount of cruel shark finning going on in the world – and in New Zealand
waters – and has been active in supporting legislation to stop it. He notes
that sharks definitely have a purpose in the balance of nature in the sea.
His studies, his book, and his NZ television documentary
Shark Man
keep thrusting Riley and his sharks into public awareness.
See our feature article about him at
www.coromandellife.co.nz/summer_easter_2014 or visit his Facebook page for more info and other links.
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Brando Yelavich hits the road again
WILDBOY
...well, up the road...just a bit...
We were enchanted to find more gorgeous photos
from the Coromandel’s own
Wildboy
adventurer,
mega trekker, and author Brando Yelavich. He
posted on his Facebook page this gorgeous shot of
a sunrise from “Tairua hill.”
“This happens to be one of the most beautiful places in the world.
Another day in Paradise on the Coromandel.” But, of course!!
The shot was taken from a lookout north of the Twin Kauri on SH25, near
Paul Road. He had also just posted dramatic photos of Rotorua’s mineral
pools, and we wondered – was he up for yet another go around NZ?
Brando – who chronicled his 600-day, 8,000km solo hike around the
country (raising $32,000 for the Ronald McDonald House in the process)
– admitted he might hike the entire length of it one day. Oh! And where
does this ‘Wildboy’ call home, “Hahei...” he says.
Keep up with this
local
boy’s
wild
adventures (and NZ’s best selfies) on
Facebook,
Wildboy Adventures - Brando Yelavich.
And buy his book!