DC Super Friends: Shark Attack!

When a space probe falls into the ocean, Batman and Aquaman try to recover it, but the villain Black Manta gets there first. Black Manta uses a device to control the sharks. Aquaman tries to talk to the sharks, but the device stops him. While a great white chases Batman, Aquaman hides in the sea grass. Batman and Aquaman are able to save the day and get the device. The Coast Guard fish both the space probe and Black Manta out of the ocean.

Superhero fans will cheer when Batman and Aquaman defeat the villainous Black Manta in this action-packed adventure. Full-page illustrations capture exciting moments, including a heart-pounding shark chase. In a compassionate twist, Aquaman asks the sharks not to bite Black Manta despite his villainy. While the heroes’ victory is never in doubt, readers will enjoy the fast-paced story that weaves in educational shark facts.

Young readers will need assistance with Shark Attack! The book uses basic vocabulary and short sentences designed for children who recognize sight words and can sound out unfamiliar ones. Each page contains 1 to 3 simple sentences in large text, accompanied by vibrant illustrations featuring various shark species. The conflict remains age-appropriate—sharks bump the characters but never bite.

With familiar superheroes and engaging full-page artwork, Shark Attack! will captivate its target audience of preschool through kindergarten readers, though older children may enjoy it too. The straightforward plot and colorful illustrations work together to help young readers follow the story’s events. Superhero and shark enthusiasts alike will delight in watching Batman and Aquaman take a bite out of crime.

Sexual Content

• None

Violence

• “The great white bumps Batman. It circles back to take a bite.”
• The great white also bumps the Blank Manta.

 Drugs and Alcohol

• None

Language

• None

Supernatural

• None

Spiritual Content

• None