Written and illustrated by Len Jones

In this wonderfully evocative book of short stories, Len Jones recalls adventures in angling and spearfishing off the coast of Natal, South Africa spanning some thirty years following the Second World War. This was the time when the land based whaling industry in Durban attracted large numbers of sharks inshore and there was action aplenty.

These stories are packed with drama, humour, adventure and most importantly sharks and big fish, spurring you from page to page. They tell of the author's early years as a novice angler and spearfishermen and recall events and personalities responsible for nurturing the great passion of his life... the sea and it's fish.

From accounts of shark fishing from Durban's South Pier to tales of heavy surf and spearing large pelagic fish. Encounters ... is truly a rollicking captivating read and must surely be hailed as a bench mark by which all other fishing stories can be measured.
About the Author

Len Jones is well known for his fishing and spearfishing Guide Books as well as his marine sculptures. He received his Springbok colours and represented South Africa at the World Spearfishing Championships held in Cuba in 1967. He is still an active spearfisherman.