Sharks of the World A Complete Guide

Ebert, David A./ Fowler, Sarah/ Dando, Marc (Illustrator)

ISBN 10: 069120599X / ISBN 13: 9780691205991

Published by Princeton Univ Pr, 2021

About this Item

624 pages. 9.00x8.50x1.46 inches. In Stock.

Seller Inventory # 069120599X

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Sharks of the World A Complete Guide
• Publisher: Princeton Univ Pr
• Publication Date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 069120599X
• ISBN 13: 9780691205991
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Brand New

About this title

Synopsis

The most comprehensive reference guide to the world's sharks-now fully revised and updated
Sharks of the World is the essential illustrated guide for anyone interested in these magnificent creatures. Now fully revised and updated, it covers more than 525 of the world's shark species and is packed with colour illustrations, colour photos and informative diagrams. This comprehensive, easy-to-use reference guide incorporates the latest taxonomic revisions of many shark families, featuring many species that were only described in recent years. It also includes a completely revised and expanded introduction and updated line drawings throughout.
Covers more than 525 shark species from around the world
Features updated species accounts, illustrations and maps
Gives an illustrated overview of shark biology, ecology and conservation
Includes fin identification guides
Provides a colour distribution map for every species

About the Author

David A. Ebert is program director of the Pacific Shark Research Center and a research faculty member at Moss Landing Marine Laboratories. Twitter @lostsharksguy Instagram @lostsharkguy Sarah Fowler is cofounder of the Shark Trust and the European Elasmobranch Association and a member of the IUCN Shark Specialist Group. Marc Dando is a scientific illustrator and publisher whose books include Guide to the Manta and Devil Rays of the World and A Pocket Guide to Sharks of the World (both Princeton). Twitter @dando_marc