This book, in an ironic form, talks about quite serious things - about technologies for surviving in a company. “Sharks” are a special breed of “corporate residents”, capable of starting or provoking a lot of intrigue and conflicts. However, the adaptation difficulties faced by a novice manager can be minimized if attention, observation and caution are exercised. The author of the book is a young manager who, based on his own experience of surviving in a corporate environment, describes in detail the tricks and manipulations used in the struggle for power and influence, gives recommendations on countering such methods of communication, and also analyzes types of destructive behavior and their consequences. The publication consists of 4 chapters; contains a large number of practical examples.