Description |
278 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm |
Contents |
Shark evolution -- Anatomy of sharks -- Life history of sharks -- Shark conservation and use -- Shark attacks -- Shark classification -- Ground sharks -- Mackerel sharks -- Dogfishes -- Carpetsharks -- Other orders of sharks |
Summary |
AQUATIC CREATURES. Greg Skomal is one of the world's leading shark experts: many thousands of viewers know him as the "Shark Guy" on Discovery Channel. So if you're dreaming of swimming with sharks, there's no one better to take you--and that's exactly what he does in this comprehensive, stunning field guide. In addition to an awesome gatefold poster of a Great White (with all its distinguishing features shown in detail), plus amazing original images from Skomal and award-winning "National Geographic" photographer Nick Caloyianis, it contains a complete listing of every known shark in existence as well as some extinct species. Learn about sharks from their birth to death, their anatomy, how to distinguish one shark from the next, how their teeth are developed, how they hunt and attack, and their importance and purpose within our eco system |
Notes |
Includes index |
Bibliography |
Bibliography: page |
Subject |
Sharks -- Identification.
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Sharks -- Pictorial works.
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Sharks -- Behavior.
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Sharks -- Conservation.
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Sharks.
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Sharks -- Conservation.
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Sharks -- Identification.
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Genre/Form |
Illustrated works.
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Author |
Caloyianis, Nick.
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LC no. |
2009278219 |
ISBN |
9781604330076 |
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