DATE: April 02, 2009

CONTACT: Claiborne Linvill, 864-656-6205
linvill@clemson.edu

WRITER: Claiborne Linvill, 864-656-6205
linvill@clemson.edu

Bob Campbell Geology Museum’s fossils featured in upcoming shark book

CLEMSON — Fossil shark teeth from the Bob Campbell Geology Museum’s collection will be featured in the upcoming book "Great White Sharks in United States Museums." The book, written by Alessandro De Maddalena, discusses the fossil history of the great white shark, Carcharodon carcharias, and contains photographs of recent biological material and fossil specimens.

“The Bob Campbell Geology Museum is honored to have been asked by a distinguished scientist like Dr. De Maddalena to share its resources,” said David Cicimurri, the museum’s curator of collections. “We are excited that fossils from our collection are showcased alongside those from other prominent museums in the U.S. and will be available to a worldwide audience.”

"Great White Sharks in United States Museums" is scheduled for release near the end of this year and will be available for sale in the Bob Campbell Geology Museum’s gift shop.

Alessandro De Maddalena is one of the world’s leading authorities on sharks and is recognized for his marine life illustrations. He has authored numerous books and scientific publications on sharks, and produced hundreds of drawings and paintings. He is the curator of the Italian Great White Shark Data Bank, the president of the Italian Ichthyological Society and a founding member of the Mediterranean Shark Research Group. For more information about De Maddalena’s work, visit www.alessandro-de-maddalena.webs.com.

The Bob Campbell Geology Museum at Clemson University strives to enrich people's lives by stimulating their curiosity and fostering a greater awareness and understanding of the complex, dynamic nature of geology. The museum illustrates geologic principles with southeastern United States and global examples, and demonstrates interrelationships between geology, botany and the human experience.

The Bob Campbell Geology Museum is located in the South Carolina Botanical Garden on the campus of Clemson University, near the intersection of U.S. 76 and Perimeter Road. The museum is partially supported by the state of South Carolina via Clemson University, but relies on private funding, memberships and proceeds from educational events to continue operations. Contact the museum for more information at 864-656-4600 or BCGM@clemson.edu, or visit www.clemson.edu/GeoMuseum.