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Friday, 12 June 2026

Junior Review: Saving Shark Pup

This is the true story about a shark pup that had to leave its mother and gets stuck on a beach. 

But there are always people to help, and help they do. 

Little shark pup washed up on Manley Beach, Sydney, in September 2017. 

It was only a baby and had no mother. A group of divers found him stuck on the rocks and took care of him until he was ready to be let out into the ocean.

I love this book because even though great white sharks can be dangerous to people, the drivers still helped, showing kindness and love.

Both kids and adults will love this book.

Title: Saving Shark Pup
Author: Sharon Dalgleish
Illustrator: Amandine Thomas
Publisher: Allen and Unwin, $24.99
Publication Date: 3 February 2026
Format: Hardcover
ISBN: 9781761182013
For ages: 4+
Type: Picture Books