There are some 375 recognized species of sharks around the world, with exciting discoveries of new species every year. "Sharks" explores the changing times of these often misunderstood creatures. Popularly described as "killers" and "primitive," recent research reveals that they are rarely dangerous to humans and that they have evolved into sophisticated hunters, with unique adaptations to sustain them as top marine predators. "Sharks" provides the most up-to-date information on the behavior, biology, distribution, reproduction, senses, and habits of sharks. It also calls for swift and far-reaching conservation measures to secure their survival.
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Following an introduction to these "misunderstood monsters" and an overview of their systems and lifestyle, Perrine offers a spellbinding shark gallery. Color action photographs and specifics on 18 species are provided. The author demonstrates that the shark faces greater peril from humankind than the reverse, for "compared to the 10^-15 people killed by sharks each year," humans are responsible for killing millions of sharks annually. The necessity of this marine predator in the natural system is stressed in Perrine's plea for greater understanding and environmental protection for the shark. Denise Perry Donavin
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Straightforward and topics covered in the introductory section are the right subjects to answer the questions of young readers. (Diane C. Schmidt E-Streams 20020801)
Go[es] a little beyond the basic identification guides by looking at some issues ... and the complexity of ecosystems. (Sharon Wootton Everett Herald 20020525)
The reader will come away with an understanding and awe of these remarkable creatures. (Robert E. Hoopes Wildlife Activist 200208)
An excellent little guide ... This book has something to offer all levels of readers (G.C. Jensen Choice 200210)
Delightful ... stunning underwater photography with descriptions of 120 species ... excellent visual treatment ... descriptions are clear and interesting. (Frederic F. Burchsted American Reference Book Annual 2003)
Packed with superb full-color photos and up-to-date information. (Green Teacher ) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Go[es] a little beyond the basic identification guides by looking at some issues ... and the complexity of ecosystems. (Sharon Wootton Everett Herald 20020525)
The reader will come away with an understanding and awe of these remarkable creatures. (Robert E. Hoopes Wildlife Activist 200208)
An excellent little guide ... This book has something to offer all levels of readers (G.C. Jensen Choice 200210)
Delightful ... stunning underwater photography with descriptions of 120 species ... excellent visual treatment ... descriptions are clear and interesting. (Frederic F. Burchsted American Reference Book Annual 2003)
Packed with superb full-color photos and up-to-date information. (Green Teacher ) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
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A photopacked presentation,
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Over 120 species of sharks and rays are illustrated in this concise guide, which adds essays on their history, biology and ecology. From cover to cover, Sharks is a photopacked presentation that will prove to be a very specific reference, and any library seeking one good comprehensive shark book will find it a welcome addition.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
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Great Little Book,
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I really like this book, although some of the pictures could be better as far as showing more angles are concerned. It basically describes many of the different kinds of sharks, with information about where they are located, typical size, and different habits of each. It has pictures for all the sharks that it describes, even the obscure ones. I had never seen a picture of a goblin shark (although it is dead) until I got this book! I recommend this book to anyone interested in sharks. While it isn't perfect, it is better than most I've seen, and is a nice book to have in your collection.
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This is a book I go back to again and again. The info is concise and also contains interesting articles from experts.
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Even today the very word "shark" provokes in us obscure fears and ancestral terrors; and the same irrational sense of danger is evoked by other creatures that are entirely different, such as snakes and wolves, although usually people who react violently and fearfully at the mere mention of these creatures have never seen them in the wild, nor are they ever likely to do so. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
shark photography, young measuring, whitetip reef shark, gray reef shark, cephalic lobes, first dorsal fin, modern sharks, whitetip shark, two dorsal fins, requiem sharks, shark species, placoid scales, swimming action, sandy seabeds, muddy beds, subtropical waters, other sharks, rounded snout, thresher sharks, venomous spines, pectoral fins, gill slits, females give birth, cartilaginous fishes, ventral position Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Pacific Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, Habitat Sandy, Red Sea, Indian Ocean, Size Adults, Habitat Pelagic, South Africa, Habitat Generally, Range Eastern Pacific, Size Maximum, Habits Very, Size Generally, Family Dasyatidae Range Tropical, Gulf of California, Size Grows, Size Normally, Family Carcharhinidae Range All, Family Carcharhinidae Range Worldwide, Sea of Cortes, South Australia, Habits Easily, Habits Nocturnal, North Carolina, Size Presumably New!
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Even today the very word "shark" provokes in us obscure fears and ancestral terrors; and the same irrational sense of danger is evoked by other creatures that are entirely different, such as snakes and wolves, although usually people who react violently and fearfully at the mere mention of these creatures have never seen them in the wild, nor are they ever likely to do so. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
shark photography, young measuring, whitetip reef shark, gray reef shark, cephalic lobes, first dorsal fin, modern sharks, whitetip shark, two dorsal fins, requiem sharks, shark species, placoid scales, swimming action, sandy seabeds, muddy beds, subtropical waters, other sharks, rounded snout, thresher sharks, venomous spines, pectoral fins, gill slits, females give birth, cartilaginous fishes, ventral position Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Pacific Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, Habitat Sandy, Red Sea, Indian Ocean, Size Adults, Habitat Pelagic, South Africa, Habitat Generally, Range Eastern Pacific, Size Maximum, Habits Very, Size Generally, Family Dasyatidae Range Tropical, Gulf of California, Size Grows, Size Normally, Family Carcharhinidae Range All, Family Carcharhinidae Range Worldwide, Sea of Cortes, South Australia, Habits Easily, Habits Nocturnal, North Carolina, Size Presumably New!
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- Tropical Fish by Rh Value Publishing in Back Matter
- Moby Dick (Bibliotheque Des Grands Classiques)(Illustrated) (French Edition) by Melville on page 57
- Sharks and Rays of the World Hb (Worldlife Library Special) by Doug Perrine in Back Matter
- Moby Dick (Usborne Classics) by H Melville on page 57
- Moby Dick (French Edition) by Herman Melville on page 57
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