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OverviewSharks evoke a mixture of fear and fascination in most people. Portrayed in movies and books as vicious killers, sharks are, in fact, one of the most fascinating and diverse creatures in the ocean. This handy guide to all the species of sharks in the world will prove invaluable to the diver, tourist, student and naturalist. More than 120 species are covered and illustrated with 450 color photographs to provide a comprehensive look at this magnificent creature. An ideal book for anyone interested in sharks, it provides up-to-date information with clear color photographs in a handy format for use in the field or at a desk. Readers who need essential facts quickly will be pleased with the orderly presentation of information, the completeness of the entries and the accuracy of the information. The color photographs help in identifying species as well as providing a visual reference for the information presented. Sharks is an ideal guide and reference for all levels of interest from school project to professional divers. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Andrea Ferrari , Antonella FerrariPublisher: Firefly Books Ltd Imprint: Firefly Books Ltd Dimensions: Width: 14.00cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 19.00cm Weight: 0.499kg ISBN: 9781552096291ISBN 10: 1552096297 Pages: 256 Publication Date: 02 May 2002 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Out of Print Availability: Out of stock ![]() Table of ContentsLords of the Deep - Origins and Evolution - Sense Organs - Fins and Locomotion - - Gills and Respiration - Teeth and Predation - Skin - Reproduction - Human Contacts - - Myths and Legends - How to Avoid Sharks - How to Assist Sharks - More Dangerous - - Hexanchiformes - Squaliformes - Pristiophoriformes - Squatiniformes - - Heterodontiforms - Orectolobiformes - Lamniformes - Carcharhiniformes - Rajiformes - - Key to Identification - Classification of Sharks - Index - Bibliography - Web Sites -ReviewsDelightful ... stunning underwater photography with descriptions of 120 species ... excellent visual treatment ... descriptions are clear and interesting. -- Frederic F. Burchsted American Reference Book Annual (01/01/2003) Packed with superb full-color photos and up-to-date information on shark evolution, morphology, biology and behavior, Sharks leaves you with not a fear of, but a fear for, this marvelously adapted animal group. An excellent little guide ... This book has something to offer all levels of readers--G.C. Jensen Choice (10/01/2002) Author InformationBased in Italy but working around the globe, Andrea and Antonella Ferrari have been professional nature photographers for more than fifteen years. During the past decade they have devoted themselves almost exclusively to underwater photography in tropical seas. They are the authors of four books of photographs and their work has appeared in many newspapers and magazines. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |