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Famed as one of the world?s deadliest creatures, the great white shark hunts the seas around the world in waters no higher than your waist. But out of the 100-plus annual shark attacks worldwide, less than one-half are attributed to the great white. Is this infamous predator getting a bad rap? Join marine scientist Dr. Allan Waterfield at the Great Whites: Fact of Folklore? Evening at the Seacoast Science Center Dinner on Thursday, November 13 at 6pm to find out the facts. His illuminating presentation will dispel the legends and inform you about the current research being done on this elusive predator. You?ll find out the answer to the questions ?are the numbers of great whites increasing in New England? And, if so, why?? While scientists speculate that great whites normally give birth to five to seven pups at a time, no one has ever witnessed their birth or discovered their birthing grounds. Discover the latest information that marine biologists are learning about the streamline swimmer?s behavior through tracking devices, data, and observation. The evening includes a cocktail reception, catered dinner, and presentation. Sponsored by Appledore Marine Engineering, all proceeds support the Center?s ocean education mission.