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Shark

The Illustrated Biography
Brief 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... Read More
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Shark

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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 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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