Written by some of the world's leading experts on the subject, and global in its scope, this book presents the reader with a balanced and comprehensive survey of sharks, their habits, and their habitats. Its subject matter is wide, ranging from the evolution, biology and behavior of sharks, to an examination of their commercial use and place in the ecological order. The more than twenty-five contributors to Sharks dispel the myths and present the facts through their own direct experiences. The text is completely updated throughout and is accompanied by more than 300 revealing and often spectacular photographs.
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". . .several hundred full-color underwater photos and odd facts, legends, and gore to delight the browser." -- Kirkus Reviews
"Splendid. . .Make room for one more shark tome on your shelves." -- Booklist
"This is a very exciting, engaging book that covers the whole range of information on sharks. The illustrations are excellent; the photographs, many of which are quite unusual, are bright and clear." -- Library Journal
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THE BEST OF ITS KIND!,
This review is from: Sharks (Hardcover)
This is the most informative, detailed shark book that I have had the pleasure of reading and believe me I have read a lot of them. The book covers many different aspects of the shark, including its evolution, ecology, various species, shark attacks and the behaviour of the shark. It also distinguishes between what is myth and what is reality behind the sharks history. Overall this is a very interesting and educational read which should be a necessity to any shark enthusiasts.
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AN AMAZING REFERENCE,
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Being a documentary filmmaker for the National Geographic Television Division,
and having made a one hour special on sharks, it takes a lot for me to rave about a book. I have a library of several hundred books on the subject. This one deserves the five stars. This is not just a picture book. It balances pictures and text and it rates very highly in both features. It was first published in 1987 and followed with a second edition in 1999. Dr. John Stevens from Australia did a masterful job of finding some of the finest experts, many of whom I used in my show. It's enjoyable and enlightening. It's format balancing spectacular photographs with just the right amount of facts, stories and graphs makes it a joy to read. It rates in my estimation as one of the top books for overall information on the vast subject along with "The Book of Sharks" by Richard Ellis, who by the way contributed to this book.
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