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Shark : The Illustrated Biography by Daniel Abel and Sophie A. Maycock (2025, Hardcover)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherPrinceton University Press

ISBN-100691261679

ISBN-139780691261676

eBay Product ID (ePID)21069658622

Product Key Features

Number of Pages224 Pages

Publication NameShark : the Illustrated Biography

LanguageEnglish

SubjectAnimals / Fish, Animals / Marine Life, Life Sciences / Marine Biology

Publication Year2025

TypeTextbook

Subject AreaNature, Science

AuthorDaniel Abel, Sophie A. Maycock

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height1 in

Item Weight23.4 Oz

Item Length9.2 in

Item Width6.8 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceCollege Audience

Reviews"For those with an inquiring turn of mind, this can only serve to enhance the experience of learning about sharks. . . . The book is delicately illustrated with watercolours." ---David Gascoigne, Travels with Birds, The book really stands out from the crowd. Whilst the reader will learn all about the life cycle, evolution, habitats and threats of these charismatic creatures, they do so in a way that really engages the reader. It tells the story of sharks with more than a dash of literary flair. . . . Any shark enthusiast will enjoy this book. . . . And it is a joy to read.

Dewey Edition23

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal597.3

SynopsisA marvelously illustrated look at the life of the shark No two species of shark have the same life history, yet these magnificent creatures share many things in common. This one-of-a-kind narrative biography brings together a wide array of species from habitats around the globe, examining the biology, ecology, and behavior of sharks as well as their cultural role in human history. Written by two experienced shark educators, scientists, and conservationists, Shark: The Illustrated Biography blends engaging profiles of selected species with captivating illustrations to offer an unparalleled exploration of the life and times of the shark. Features a beautiful and informative array of watercolors Tells the biographical story of the shark using the life histories of representative species, from birth and early family life to adolescence and the adult years Discusses sharks of all kinds, such as Shortfin Makos, Sandbar Sharks, Spiny Dogfish, Great Whites, Tiger Sharks, Basking Sharks, Angel Sharks, and Great Hammerheads Covers evolutionary history, distinguishing features, habitats, reproduction, and migration Examines the role of sharks in art, music, literature, spirituality, and mythology An essential, must-have reference for shark lovers everywhere