Sharks of the World

Everyone's heard of the Great Whites. But most people know little of the hundreds of other types of sharks that inhabit the world's oceans. Written by two of the world's leading authorities and superbly illustrated by wildlife artist Marc Dando, this is the first comprehensive field guide to all 440-plus shark species. Color plates illustrate all species, and detailed accounts include diagnostic line drawings and a distribution map for each species. Introductory chapters treat physiology, behavior, reproduction, ecology, diet, and sharks' interrelationships with humans.More than 125 original full-color illustrations for fast and accurate identification of each shark familyOver 500 additional drawings illustrating physical features from different anglesClear identification information for each species with details of size, habitat, behavior, and biologyQuick ID guide helpful for differentiating similar speciesGeographic distribution maps for each speciesFor professional and amateur shark enthusiasts