Morten Stroksnes

About the Author

Morten Stroksnes is a Norwegian author, journalist, and adventurer whose work vividly captures the raw beauty and peril of the natural world. Born in the rugged landscapes of Norway, he draws from a lifetime of exploration, particularly his obsessions with the sea and its enigmatic inhabitants. In his acclaimed book Shark Drunk: The Art of Catching a Large Shark from a Tiny Rubber Dinghy in a Big Ocean, Stroksnes recounts a daring quest off the Lofoten Islands, blending meticulous research, philosophical musings, and uproarious anecdotes to explore humanity's fraught relationship with the ocean's depths. A former editor for Norway's leading newspapers, he continues to write on environmental issues, fishing cultures, and the thrill of the chase, inspiring readers to confront the wild unknown.