Sharks and Rays: Elasmobranch Guide of the World - Pacific Ocean, Indian Ocean, Red Sea, Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean, Arctic Ocean - Hardcover

Hennemann, R.M.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 3925919333 ISBN 13: 9783925919336

Publisher: ConchBooks, 2001

Synopsis

Until just a few decades ago, very little was known about the phylogenetically-old, but very successful group of sharks, rays and chimaeras (ratfishes). Since then, a lot of information has become available on the 1,000 or so living species of cartilaginous fishes. Naturally, the reef-dwellers among them are better known than their deep-sea relatives. Hence the focus of species selected for this unique identification guide has been on those sharks and rays inhabiting shallow water. This makes it an indespensible guide for diver and visitor to public aquaria. In addition to including some little known species as well as fossil forms, there is also a discussion of relevant topics such as the utilisation of cartilaginous fishes by man, and their threatened extinction.

About this title

Synopsis

This title is for the scuba diver, underwater photographer and marine enthusiast alike, with over 600 colour photographs of sharks and rays taken in their natural habitat. Each entry includes common names, scientific names, size and distribution as well as a paragraph of general information about the animal. There are also a number of interesting stories scattered throughout the guide. Areas covered include: Pacific Ocean, Indian Ocean, Red Sea, Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean and Arctic Ocean.

Edition details

• Publisher: ConchBooks
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3925919333
• ISBN 13: 9783925919336
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 304