{"product_id":"sharkpedia-a-brief-compendium-of-shark-lore-hardcover","title":"Sharkpedia: A Brief Compendium of Shark Lore - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDaniel Abel\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMarc Dando\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA fun, pocket-size A-Z treasury about sharks, featuring fascinating, little-known facts and captivating illustrations\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eSharkpedia\u003c\/i\u003e is an entertaining and enlightening celebration of sharks featuring close to 100 entries, based on the latest knowledge and enriched by original illustrations. Avoiding tired factoids, shark authority Daniel Abel gives new bite to essential information about sharks, including their adaptations as top predators, 450-million-year evolution, behavioral complexity, ecological importance, existential threats, and often sensationalized appearances in popular culture, from \u003ci\u003eJaws\u003c\/i\u003e to Shark Week. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe notion that sharks are insatiable killing machines is a toothless myth--yet the fear of shark attacks still holds on to many people like a set of locked jaws. \u003ci\u003eSharkpedia\u003c\/i\u003e reveals that sharks are much less to be feared--and much more interesting, complicated, and important--than many realize. Filled with compelling stories, \u003ci\u003eSharkpedia \u003c\/i\u003edebunks shark myths (for example, that sharks are large and coastal when in fact most are small and inhabit the deep sea), describes their lives (where and how long they live, how many offspring they have, what they eat, and how their bodies function), introduces a variety of iconic and obscure species (such as the Happy Eddie Shyshark), explores our love\/hate relationship with sharks, and much more. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith charming drawings by leading shark artist Marc Dando, \u003ci\u003eSharkpedia\u003c\/i\u003e is a scientific and cultural treasure trove that will leave you with new insights about these remarkable animals. Dive in!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eFeatures a cloth cover with an elaborate foil-stamped design\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDaniel C. Abel\u003c\/b\u003e is professor of marine science at Coastal Carolina University, where his research focuses on shark ecology and physiology. He is the coauthor of \u003ci\u003eThe Lives of Sharks\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eTooth and Claw: Top Predators of the World\u003c\/i\u003e (both Princeton), among other books. \u003cb\u003eMarc Dando\u003c\/b\u003e is a scientific illustrator and publisher and the coauthor of many books, including \u003ci\u003eSharks of the World\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eField Guide to Sharks, Rays and Chimaeras of the East Coast of North America\u003c\/i\u003e, and\u003ci\u003e Field Guide to Sharks, Rays and Chimaeras of Europe and the Mediterranean\u003c\/i\u003e (all Princeton).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 176\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 6.8 x 4.7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 28, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51752346485024,"sku":"9780691252612","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/3a00db10398e394a47028c4d10fb228a.webp?v=1779993437","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/sharkpedia-a-brief-compendium-of-shark-lore-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}