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Author | : Greg Skomal |
Publisher | : Simon and Schuster |
Total Pages | : 280 |
Release | : 2021-07-06 |
Genre | : Art |
ISBN | : 1646431057 |
Sharks are perhaps the most feared and misunderstood creatures on earth. They have inhabited the planet for 450 million years, and over that time they have evolved into hundreds of highly varied and fascinating species. In this comprehensive and colorful third edition, shark expert Dr. Greg Skomal takes us on a captivating tour of the world of sharks-what they are, how they evolved, and how they thrive in their marine environment. He provides close-up, detailed views of: Shark anatomy and adaptation, Shark conservation, Shark attacks, Over 450 species, And more! The Shark Handbook, 3rd Edition comes alive with vivid, full-color photography from outstanding photographic contributors. Book jacket.
Author | : Greg Skomal |
Publisher | : Simon and Schuster |
Total Pages | : 299 |
Release | : 2014-02-04 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 1604334274 |
Greg Skomal is one of the world’s leading shark experts: many thousands of viewers know him as the “Shark Guy” on Discovery Channel and he’s affiliated with the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute. 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.
Author | : Mark Carwardine |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 287 |
Release | : 2002 |
Genre | : Deep diving |
ISBN | : 9780563537946 |
Shark-watching, whether from the shore, from boats or face-to-face on the sea floor, is one of the fastest-growing activities around the world -last year, more than a quarter of a million people had an intentional underwater encounter with a shark. This book provides all the information necessary to plan a shark-watching trip. The first part of the book explains the background to shark-watching and descibes how it can be done in an eco-friendly way. It summarises the natural history of sharks, gives the truth about shark attacks, explains how to take good photographs under water and provides detailed, illustrated portraits of the 24 most frequently encountered species. The remainder of the book - a Directory of the world's top shark-watching sites, illustrated with high-quality photographs -provides all the practical information needed to plan your shark-watching trips, from when to go, what facilities and weather to expect to what level of expertise is required. This book will be an essential guide - for those who are already addicted to shark-watching and for anyone tempted to try this exciting and adventurous activity for the first time
Author | : David A. Ebert |
Publisher | : Princeton University Press |
Total Pages | : 288 |
Release | : 2021-08-24 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 0691218757 |
An updated and comprehensive guide identifying all of the world's sharks Sharks are some of the most misunderstood animals on the planet. We still have a lot to learn about these fascinating creatures, which are more seriously threatened with extinction and in greater need of conservation and management than any other major group of vertebrates. A Pocket Guide to Sharks of the World is the only field guide to identify, illustrate, and describe every known shark species. Its compact format makes it handy for many situations, including recognizing living species, fishery catches, or parts sold at markets. This expanded second edition presents lavish images, details on newly discovered species, and updated text throughout. The book contains useful sections on identifying shark teeth and the shark fins most commonly encountered in the fin trade, and takes a look at shark biology, ecology, and conservation. A Pocket Guide to Sharks of the World will be an essential resource and definitive reference for years to come. An updated guide to all of the world’s sharks Each species is illustrated and described Handy, compact format with concise text Useful sections on the identification of shark teeth and fins
Author | : Peter Benchley |
Publisher | : Macmillan |
Total Pages | : 358 |
Release | : 1995-08-15 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 9780312955731 |
Something even more dangerous than the observed sixteen-foot pregnant great white shark has risen from the depths and is feeding in the waters off the coast of Connecticut.
Author | : Arie Kaplan |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2019 |
Genre | : Animals, Mythical |
ISBN | : 9781338568738 |
Guide to all of the sharks from the Hungry Shark game franchise. With exclusive info about fearsome fish like Tiger Shark and Great White, to goofballs like Mako Shark and Porbeagle, this is a guide with some serious "teeth."
Author | : David A. Ebert |
Publisher | : Princeton University Press |
Total Pages | : 608 |
Release | : 2021-07-20 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 069120599X |
"Fully revised and updated"--Back cover.
Author | : Greg Skomal |
Publisher | : Cider Mill Press |
Total Pages | : 280 |
Release | : 2024-06-11 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 1400252202 |
Dive deep into the world of sharks, the most fascinating and misunderstood marine animals on the planet, in this stunning new edition of The Shark Handbook, written by Shark Week expert, Dr. Greg Skomal. Did you know that a whale shark’s spots are as unique as a fingerprint? Or that sharks can go into a trance when flipped upside down? Or that the Megallodon’s mouth was 6 feet across? With The Shark Handbook, jump into brand new facts about these fierce sea creatures! Explore all of the orders of sharks, such as: Ground sharks Great white sharks Mackerel sharks Carpet sharks and more! Learn about over 400 profiles of every shark in existence, from the first sharks living about 445 million years ago to the ones lurking in the ocean deep today. Starring spectacular, full-color photography that makes these jaw-dropping sharks come to life, this is the perfect gift for the shark enthusiast in your life. Dr. Greg Skomal, PhD is an experienced aquarist and Marine Fisheries Biologist at Martha's Vineyard Fisheries, Division of Marine Fisheries, Massachusetts. He's been keeping saltwater aquariums since childhood and has shared his extensive knowledge with viewers of National Geographic, the Discovery Channel, NBC's Today, and other media.
Author | : Sara Green |
Publisher | : Bellwether Media |
Total Pages | : 24 |
Release | : 2011-08-01 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 1612116574 |
Said to be the fastest shark of all, the mako shark can cut through water at 40 miles per hour. Perhaps more impressive is the hang time achieved when the torpedo-shaped fish launches up to 20 feet above the surface of the water. This book explores all the stunts of the speedy mako shark.
Author | : Richard G. Fernicola |
Publisher | : Rowman & Littlefield |
Total Pages | : 369 |
Release | : 2016-05-02 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 149302325X |
Upon the 100th anniversary of the most terrifying stretch of shark attacks in American history--a wave said to have been the inspiration for Jaws--comes a reissue of the classic Lyons Press account and investigation. In July 1916, a time when World War I loomed over America and New York City was in the midst of a deadly polio epidemic, the tri-state area sought relief at the Jersey shore. The Atlantic’s refreshing waters proved to be utterly inhospitable, however. In just twelve days, four swimmers were violently and fatally mauled in separate shark attacks, and a fifth swimmer escaped an attack within inches of his life. In this thoroughly researched account, Dr. Richard Fernicola, the leading expert on the attacks, presents a riveting portrait, investigation, and scientific analysis of the terrifying days against the colorful backdrop of America in 1916 in Twelve Days of Terror.