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Sharks & Rays (Nature Company Guides) [Hardcover]

Kevin Deacon (Author), Peter Last (Author), John E. McCosker (Author), Terence I. Walker (Author), Timothy C. Tricas (Author), Leighton R. Taylor (Editor)

4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews) |

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Series: Nature Company Guides | Publication Date: August 1997

From catsharks and the spiked spurdog to the Atlantic torpedo ray and the spiny butterfly ray, Sharks & Rays allow readers to journey through the deepest oceans to encounter the most astonishing sharks and rays in the world.

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Product Details

Hardcover: 288 pages
Publisher: Time Life Education (August 1997)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0783549407
ISBN-13: 978-0783549408
Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 6.7 x 1.2 inches
Shipping Weight: 2.5 pounds

Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #182,281 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #96 in Books > Science & Math > Nature & Ecology > Ecosystems

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5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic, January 7, 2000

Michael Hanaburgh (Maine, USA) - See all my reviews

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Easily the best book on sharks I have ever read. The informationm is well organized, detailed, and scientifically accurate. As a student of Marine Biology, I found it enjoyable to read. For someone less familiar with scientific terms, it could be a bit heavier, as it tends to use many terms, such as pelagic and elasmobranch, repeatedly after only a brief definition. Overall, the book would be an excellent value for anyone interested in sharks. The beautiful photographs alone, present on nearly every page, are worth the price of the book.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The best shark book I ever bought, June 24, 1998

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All I can say is "wow." I've spent most of my weekends looking for the best shark books, and I've found it. This book is not only a definitive book for basic biology of the sharks, but also has bios on individual species and an entire section about how to dive with sharks safely.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book for divers and anyone interested in sharks., March 31, 2001

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What an excellent, well organized reference source for anyone interested in sharks, and especially for scuba divers looking for a good identification book.

Of all the shark books I've reviewed, this one tops my list and is recommended to readers of my web site.

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5.0 out of 5 stars I couldn't ask for more!
This book is an excellent source of information on sharks and rays. I have another book called, "Princeton's Guide to Sharks" which does have much more sharks listed. Read more

Published 11 months ago by Rehana Farooqi

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Book
Reviewed for web site:- whats that fish. Wonderful book with plenty of pictures and information. A must have for any diver!

Published 12 months ago by whatsthatfish

5.0 out of 5 stars The best book on sharks
I enjoyed this book as much as my son. It is very well organized, the format makes it easy to read and understand the information presented about the sharks and rays, and thought... Read more

Published on January 11, 2009 by Jan Schiller

5.0 out of 5 stars A beautiful book.
I bought this book a long time ago and it still is my favorite one pertaining to its subject. It's filled with information and gorgeous photography. Read more

Published on May 29, 2005 by TerryT

4.0 out of 5 stars Great introduction to the group
The Nature Company's Guide to sharks and rays is a well written introduction to this group of truly wonderful creatures. Read more

Published on October 29, 2001 by Currahee

5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible book, a MUST for anyone interested in the sea
We bought this book as a Christmas gift for our 12 year old daughter who is fascinated with sharks. What a gem!!! We keep it on the coffee table now as a reference book. Read more

Published on February 3, 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic and very well written
I just bought this book and I love it. It has a lot of very interesting imformation. It gives a great over view of sharks and rays, it tells you the basics of everything you would... Read more

Published on December 19, 2000 by LCO

5.0 out of 5 stars Hands down the best shark book
This by far is the best book on sharks that I have seen. The detail spent organizing the species and the layout of the species desription and photo is excellent. Read more

Published on October 25, 2000 by Water Monkey

5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT
Well, one day I was filping through this book in Sam's club, and it displayed some great information, especially the identification chapter. Read more

Published on February 20, 1999 by Metallicshark@yahoo.com

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