Marchant, Matt: - Debut author Matt Marchant is a self-confessed shark nerd, so much so that he's been given the nickname "The Shark Guy." His passion for photographing sharks has allowed him to help shark conservation by teaching children about these incredible creatures. He lives in Austin, Texas with his wife, Heather; son, Maverick; and their dog named Chunk.

Learn About Sharks: The Great White Shark is the first in an educational, science-based series about various shark species designed for early and middle readers.