The World of Sharks: Get to know the fascinating creatures of the oceans

Sharp teeth and keen senses – dive into the underwater world and discover all about sharks.

Did you know that sharks are among the oldest creatures on Earth? They swam through the primordial oceans long before dinosaurs existed. Many legends surround these animals with their fearsome, sharp teeth. But how dangerous are sharks really?

In The World of Sharks, you will not only discover how sharks have survived while many other animals have gone extinct and how many different species exist today, but also learn about their unique teeth, their peculiar lateral line organ, and their excellent sense of smell.

However, many sharks remain largely unresearched to this day — their habitats are too deep in the sea for humans to reach. This book is just the starting point for exploring so much more about sharks.

Wildlife lover Darcy Dobell is the author of many scientific textbooks and articles aimed at younger readers, and advises organizations on how to protect the oceans.

Becky Thorns graduated with a Fine Art degree from Falmouth University in 2015. A longing to apply her work led to a move into illustration and graphic design. Becky loves to take inspiration from nature and her detailed, textured style aims to include an element of narrative and adventure. Becky lives in Cornwall, UK, and already illustrated the little gestalten classics World of Whales and Who invented this?