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Shark
The Illustrated Biography
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A marvelously illustrated look at the life of the shark. No two species of shark have the same life history, yet these magnificent creatures share many things in common. This one-of-a-kind narrative biography brings together a wide array of species from habitats around the globe, examining...
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Description
A marvelously illustrated look at the life of the shark.
No two species of shark have the same life history, yet these magnificent creatures share many things in common. This one-of-a-kind narrative biography brings together a wide array of species from habitats around the globe, examining the biology, ecology, and behaviour of sharks as well as their cultural role in human history.
Written by two experienced shark educators, scientists, and conservationists, Shark: The Illustrated Biography blends engaging profiles of selected species with captivating illustrations to offer an unparalleled exploration of the life and times of the shark.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780691261676
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 25 March 2025
Country: United States
Imprint: Princeton University Press
Illustration: 100 color illus.
Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Width: 165.0mm
Height: 229.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 224
About the Author
Daniel C. Abel is professor of marine science at Coastal Carolina University, where his research focuses on shark ecology and physiology. His many books include Sharkpedia and (with R. Dean Grubbs) The Lives of Sharks (both Princeton).
Sophie A. Maycock is an independent researcher and science communication writer. Specialising in shark behavior and conservation, she is the UK representative of the Sharks Educational Institute and is the founder of the website SharkSpeak.
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