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Product Identifiers

PublisherPrinceton University Press

ISBN-10069120599X

ISBN-139780691205991

eBay Product ID (ePID)8050079548

Product Key Features

Number of Pages608 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameSharks of the World : a Complete Guide

Publication Year2021

SubjectAnimals / Fish, Animals / Marine Life, Life Sciences / Marine Biology, Life Sciences / Zoology / General

TypeTextbook

Subject AreaNature, Science

AuthorMarc Dando, Sarah Fowler, David A. Ebert

SeriesWild Nature Press Ser.

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height1.5 in

Item Weight71 Oz

Item Length9.3 in

Item Width8.7 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceCollege Audience

Reviews" [An] excellent reference book, providing everything that shark enthusiasts need to properly identify their favorite fish and new ones that they catch, too. There is a lot to learn, and the 607 ages of this book will definitely educate you! " ---Tom Berg, The Blade, "While the comprehensive scope of this book will appeal mostly to fishery scientists and conservationists, it indispensable to any shark enthusiast wishing to learn more about sharks and to gain a worldwide perspective on this fascinating and ancient group of fish." ---Myles O'Reilly, Glasgow Naturalist, "Stunning and a much-needed resource on these much maligned and beautiful creatures." ---Roy Stewart, British Naturalists Association, " A massively impressive work. . . . The essential illustrated guide for the shark enthusiast. " ---Daria Blackwell, Flying Fish, "This book should be on every shark-lover's wish list, whether you are a budding marine biologist or a shark-mad diver. Sharks of the World will inspire you to increase your knowledge about sharks; it will boost your passion and commitment to conserve sharks and their marine habitats; and perhaps, like me, it will encourage you to spend even more time in the water with them to understand them and enjoy them." ---Nick and Caroline Robertson-Brown, Scubaverse, "The attention to detail, the thoroughness of coverage, the simplicity and wonder of the illustrations, all add up to a remarkable labour of love. It is an awful irony that, as our knowledge of these wonderful creatures has grown, so has our capacity to destroy them. However, as this book so carefully explains that growth in knowledge is also the means by which we can, hopefully, save them. All those involved in producing such an authoritative compendium should be proud of this impressive contribution to the understanding of sharks and the contribution it will have to their conservation." ---Max James, DIVE Magazine, "This is an outstanding, monumental study of these diverse, intriguing, and captivating fish, enhanced by the standard of the artwork." ---Doug Herdson, Marine Biologist

Dewey Edition23

Series Volume Number19

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal597.3

SynopsisThe most comprehensive reference guide to the world's sharks -- now fully revised and updated Sharks of the World is the essential illustrated guide for anyone interested in these magnificent creatures. Now fully revised and updated, it covers more than 525 of the world's shark species and is packed with colour illustrations, colour photos, and informative diagrams. This comprehensive, easy-to-use reference guide incorporates the latest taxonomic revisions of many shark families, featuring many species that were only described in recent years. It also includes a completely revised and expanded introduction and updated line drawings throughout. Covers more than 525 shark species from around the world Features updated species accounts, illustrations and maps Gives an illustrated overview of shark biology, ecology and conservation Includes fin identification guides Provides a colour distribution map for every species, The most comprehensive reference guide to the world's sharks--now fully revised and updated Sharks of the World is the essential illustrated guide for anyone interested in these magnificent creatures. Now fully revised and updated, it covers 536 of the world's shark species and is packed with colour illustrations, colour photos and informative diagrams. This comprehensive, easy-to-use reference guide incorporates the latest taxonomic revisions of many shark families, featuring many species that were only described in recent years. It also includes a completely revised and expanded introduction and updated line drawings throughout. Covers 536 shark species from around the world Features updated species accounts, illustrations and maps Gives an illustrated overview of shark biology, ecology and conservation Includes fin identification guides Provides a colour distribution map for every species

LC Classification NumberQL638.9