Sharks of the World
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Book Overview
Everyone's heard of the Great Whites. But most people know little of the hundreds of other types of sharks that inhabit the world's oceans. Written by two of the world's leading authorities and superbly illustrated by wildlife artist Marc Dando, this is the first comprehensive field guide to all 440-plus shark species. Color plates illustrate all species, and detailed accounts include diagnostic line drawings and a distribution map for each species. Introductory chapters treat physiology, behavior, reproduction, ecology, diet, and sharks' interrelationships with humans.
More than 125 original full-color illustrations for fast and accurate identification of each shark familyOver 500 additional drawings illustrating physical features from different anglesClear identification information for each species with details of size, habitat, behavior, and biologyQuick ID guide helpful for differentiating similar speciesGeographic distribution maps for each speciesFor professional and amateur shark enthusiastsFormat:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0691120722
ISBN13:9780691120720
Release Date:February 2005
Publisher:Princeton University Press
Length:368 Pages
Weight:1.24 lbs.
Dimensions:1.1" x 5.1" x 7.6"
Related Subjects
Animals Field Guides Fish Fish & Sharks Geography Ichthyology Marine Life Nature Oceans & Seas RegionalCustomer Reviews
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Sharks (Collins Gem)
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
This book was a fabulous resource for our family (homeschool) while learning about sharks and rays in our marine biology course. It is easy to handle and contains a lot of valuable information.
Guide to Sharks of the World
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
This compact hardcover provides details of all known shark species. Each species has a line drawing, distribution map, and brief notes on biology and behaviour. Coloured illustrations and a key assist in species identification and there are some useful notes on shark biology, evolution, and conservation. I am a big fan of line drawings and coloured illustrations in this kind of book. Photographs are often less useful for illustrating those often subtle characteristics that distinguish species. For many less common or deepwater species the only available photographs would be of preserved specimens that would do little justice to the living animals and would be even less help in identifying these animals. This is an excellent book. It is interesting to browse through and a valuable reference.
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