{"product_id":"sharks-of-the-world-paperback","title":"Sharks of the World - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLeonard Compagno\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMarc Dando\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eSarah Fowler\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEveryone'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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore than 125 original full-color illustrations for fast and accurate identification of each shark family\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 500 additional drawings illustrating physical features from different angles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear identification information for each species with details of size, habitat, behavior, and biology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuick ID guide helpful for differentiating similar species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeographic distribution maps for each species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor professional and amateur shark enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This exceptionally well-produced book, written by the leading authorities on shark systematics and conservation, is the only stand-alone field guide that covers all known shark species of the world. It is therefore an invaluable reference for shark scientists and enthusiasts alike. Nowhere are the identification, distribution, and conservation status of sharks more clearly presented.\"\u003cb\u003e--Professor Dr. Marcelo R. de Carvalho, researcher of shark and ray evolution, Universidad de São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, Brazil\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The first field guide to cover all species of sharks, \u003ci\u003eSharks of the World\u003c\/i\u003e is a welcome addition to the field bags of both professional and amateur naturalists. Filling a role heretofore satisfied only by owning a series of regional field guides, this volume offers one stop shopping for worldwide shark aficionados. \u003ci\u003eSharks of the World\u003c\/i\u003e is a must-buy for anyone interested in identifying sharks.\"\u003cb\u003e--George H. Burgess, Florida Program for Shark Research, Florida Museum of Natural History\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLeonard Compagno\u003c\/b\u003e is an international authority on shark taxonomy and the author of many scientific papers and books on the subject. He currently works in the South African Museum's Shark Research Centre. \u003cb\u003eMarc Dando\u003c\/b\u003e is a freelance artist specializing in marine ecology and wildlife. \u003cb\u003eSarah Fowler\u003c\/b\u003e works in marine ecology, biodiversity, and conservation and management, with a particular focus on sharks. She cofounded the UK Shark Trust and the European Elasmobranch Association. She also serves on the Conservation Committee of the American Elasmobranch Society (based at the University of Florida).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 368\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.05 x 7.64 x 5.08 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 13, 2005\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51756978438432,"sku":"9780691120720","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/90fc82be4abe88e8b963aeebea5b1151.webp?v=1780090807","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/sharks-of-the-world-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}