Max Hurley, The Dark Fleet

Thirteen-year-old Max Hurley thought the scariest thing in Africa's Last Eden was nearly losing his foot to a tiger shark-he was wrong. Back aboard his father's conservation ship, The Trident, Max dreams of epic adventures: diving with sea turtles, thrilling helicopter rides, and patrolling Gabon's breathtaking marine sanctuaries. But his excitement shatters when the ruthless captain of the Dark Fleet-the very man behind his mother's death-returns to pillage these protected waters. After a devastating pirate attack, Max's father and crew are wrongly jailed, leaving Max to face the fight of his life alone. Armed with only a GoPro, raw courage, and wild ideas, he plunges into danger, battling bull sharks, Gaboon vipers, and even a surfing hippo. Behind it all lies a billion-dollar poaching syndicate willing to destroy everything for their profits. With the ocean's future on the line, can Max outwit the Dark Fleet and save the sanctuaries before it's too late? Dive into this action-packed eco-adventure filled with thrills, daring escapes, and a mission that will inspire the ocean hero in everyone!