The Shark Handbook: Third Edition: The Essential Guide for Understanding the Sharks of the World (Shark Week Author, Ocean Biology Books, Great White Shark, Aquatic History, Science and Nature Books, Gifts for Shark Fans)

by Greg Skomal

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781646431052
Publisher:	Cider Mill Press
Publication date:	07/06/2021
Pages:	280
Sales rank:	654,367
Product dimensions:	5.40(w) x 7.70(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

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.

Table of Contents

Foreword 6

Introduction 10

Part 1 Shark Characteristics

1 Shark Evolution 15

2 Anatomy of Sharks 25

3 Life History of Sharks 55

4 Shark Conservation and Use 83

5 Shark Attack 97

6 Shark Classification 107

Part 2 Types of Sharks

7 Ground Sharks 115

8 Mackerel Sharks 153

9 Dogfishes 179

10 Carpetsharks 195

11 Other Orders of Sharks 207

Bibliography 214

Appendix 215

Index 272

Photo and Illustration Credits 278