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Ghost Sharks

A Fully Illustrated Guide to the Chimaeras of the World
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The first authoritative illustrated reference guide to the world's ghost sharks.Ghost sharks, also known as chimaeras, are cartilaginous fish related to sharks and rays sharing a common ancestor dating back some 400 million years. These extraordinary fish are found in virtually every ocean on the planet,... Read More
Format: Hardback
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Ghost sharks, also known as chimaeras, are cartilaginous fish related to sharks and rays sharing a common ancestor dating back some 400 million years.

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The first authoritative illustrated reference guide to the world's ghost sharks.

Ghost sharks, also known as chimaeras, are cartilaginous fish related to sharks and rays sharing a common ancestor dating back some 400 million years. These extraordinary fish are found in virtually every ocean on the planet, and while a few inhabit coastal waters, most live at depths that can make them incredibly difficult to study and observe. This comprehensive reference book covers every known species of chimaera to date. Illustrated with spectacular photos, detailed drawings, and informative diagrams, Ghost Sharks is the essential guide to this enigmatic order of shark-like fish.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780691248974

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 06 October 2026

Country: United States

Imprint: Princeton University Press

Illustration: Approx. 300 Illus.

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 216.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 256

About the Author

David A. Ebert is Program Director of the Pacific Shark Research Center and a research faculty member at San Jose State University's Moss Landing Marine Laboratories. Jenny M. Kemper studies the evolutionary relationships of ghost sharks. Brittany Finucci is a Fisheries Scientist at the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA) in New Zealand. Dominique A. Didier is Professor of Biology at Millersville University. Marc Dando is a scientific illustrator and publisher whose books include Sharks of the World (Princeton).

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