{"product_id":"why-sharks-matter-a-deep-dive-with-the-worlds-most-misunderstood-predator-hardcover","title":"Why Sharks Matter: A Deep Dive with the World's Most Misunderstood Predator - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDavid Shiffman\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGet submerged in the amazing world of sharks! Your expert host, award-winning marine biologist Dr. David Shiffman, will show you how--and why--we should protect these mysterious, misunderstood guardians of the ocean.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSharks are some of the most fascinating, most ecologically important, most threatened, and most misunderstood animals on Earth. More often feared than revered, their role as predators of the deep have earned them a reputation as a major threat to humans. But the truth is that sharks are not a danger to us--they're in danger \u003ci\u003efrom\u003c\/i\u003e us.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eWhy Sharks Matter\u003c\/i\u003e, marine conservation biologist Dr. David Shiffman explains why it's crucial that we overcome our misconceptions and rise above cinematic jump scares to embrace sharks as the imperiled and elegant ocean guardians they really are. Sharing his own fascinating experiences working with sharks, Shiffman tells us\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- why healthy shark populations are a must for supporting ocean ecosystems--and the coastal economies that depend on them \u003cbr\u003e- why we're in danger of losing many shark species forever\u003cbr\u003e- what scientists, conservationists, and readers can do to help save these iconic predators\u003cbr\u003e- why so much of what you've heard about sharks and how to save them is wrong \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExploring the core tenets of shark conservation science and policy, Shiffman synthesizes decades of scientific research and policymaking, weaving it into a narrative full of humor and adventure. Touching on everything from Shark Week to shark fin soup, overfishing to marine sanctuaries, Shiffman reveals why sharks are in trouble, why we should care, and how we can save them. Perfect for shark enthusiasts, \u003ci\u003eWhy Sharks Matter\u003c\/i\u003e is an approachable, informative guide to the world of shark conservation and the passionate, fascinating, brilliant people who work to understand and protect our oceans. This fun read will have you looking at sharks with a fresh perspective and an understanding that the survival of sharks is crucial to the survival of another apex predator--ourselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDavid Shiffman \u003c\/b\u003eis a marine conservation biologist at Arizona State University. His work has appeared in the\u003ci\u003e Washington Post\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNational Geographic\u003c\/i\u003e, and\u003ci\u003e Scientific American\u003c\/i\u003e, and he writes a monthly column in\u003ci\u003e Scuba Diving Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e. He can be found on Twitter at @WhySharksMatter, where he's always happy to answer questions about sharks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 312\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.97 x 9.32 x 6.29 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 May 24, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51767263625504,"sku":"9781421443645","price":26.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/3376889dcecf5c37665da63f14977fc8.webp?v=1780307834","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/why-sharks-matter-a-deep-dive-with-the-worlds-most-misunderstood-predator-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}