Sharks in Question: The Smithsonian Answer Book

Springer, Victor G.;Gold, Joy P.

ISBN 10: 0874748771 / ISBN 13: 9780874748772

Published by Smithsonian Institution Press, Washington, D.C., 1989

About this Item

187pp., Pictorial colour photographic cover with light shelf wear, col. frontis., dbl. page illust. title page, preface, intro., col. & b/w plts. & text ills., diags., appends., gloss., bibliog., index. Through precise illustrations, captivating photography, and a vast collection of shark facts, the authors examine the evolutionary history, physical characteristics, and behavior of sharks. Visually, the book is exceptional and it remains an excellent education resource on the study of sharks. Size: Large Octavo.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Sharks in Question: The Smithsonian Answer Book
• Publisher: Smithsonian Institution Press, Washington, D.C.
• Publication Date: 1989
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0874748771
• ISBN 13: 9780874748772
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: As New
• Book Type: Book

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Synopsis

Sharks in Question is a collective response to the thousands of questions about sharks received annually by scientists at Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History. Written in a question-and-answer format accompanied by more than 100 photographs and illustrations, the book provides knowledge for a general audience as well as students of marine biology. Victor Springer provides a comprehensive review of the biology of sharks in three broad divisions: shark biology and evolutionary history, the “supersharks” notable for their life history, size, or temperament, and the interactions between sharks and humans, including the risk of shark attack.

About the Author

V. G. SPRINGER is Senior Scientist emeritus at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History.