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Sharks
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Curious about the modern love affair with criminal personalities, investigative reporter Conor Woodman spent four years exploring the hidden depths of dynamic cities across the globe. Sharks takes us on a journey through the lawless backstreets of cities as diverse as Mumbai, Bogotá, New Orleans, Barcelona and London. In each he uncovers the people and the scams that keep the global black economy moving.
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Conor Woodman
Conor Woodman has an MA in Development Economics and worked for several years in corporate finance and financial training. He is the star of Channel 4's Around the World in 80 Trades, and author of The Adventure Capitalist.
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