Thoroughly researched and written in clear, jargon-free prose by a shark "outsider," it reveals everything about these sophisticated guardians of the oceans. The shark has been the planet's dominant predator for millions of years. But in just 50 years all sharks have become threatened by human activity; victims of a deadly combination of overfishing, pollution, and the destruction of their habitats. Although scientific knowledge of sharks is increasing rapidly, there is still much to learn about these complex and elusive animals—and for many species it may already be too late. Despite this, in the popular imagination sharks remain poorly understood and, all too often, despised. This book stands up for sharks—big or small, scary or harmless.
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"The first ever shark enthusiast’s almanac. . . . there is something here for everyone, whether you are a naturalist, fish nut, diver, fisherman or simply someone who stands on the seashore and looks out to sea and puzzles over the wonderful creatures found there." —Dr. Chris Harvey-Clark, shark conservationist, University of British Columbia
"Superbly researched and written . . . painstakingly, scientifically accurate. . . . However, it extends well beyond science and weaves an informative path through the role sharks have played in indigenous and European cultures . . . will provide something of interest for everyone." —Island
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Book Description Boards. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. First Australian Edition. (328pp). Illustrated. New condition Size: Octavo. Hardcover. Seller Inventory # 053132
Book Description Cloth. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. Good study of sharks, their natural history and their relationship with us. pp328. Illus. Brodarted. Seller Inventory # 004597