With stunning photographs and illustrations, as well as profiles of selected species, this is a comprehensive, authoritative, and inviting introduction to global shark life today.
This book explores shark physiology, anatomy, behavior, ecology, and evolution, as well as conservation and the impact of human activity on shark populations. Assembling the whole set is a real achievement. Composing any one of them calls for an impressive synthesis. The Lives of Sharks is a fascinating and beautifully illustrated guide to these iconic marine creatures from two world-renowned experts. Otherlands offers more finely drawn vignettes of past life than either. In fact, sharks are characterful, exhibit surprisingly complex behaviors, and lead secretive lives full of interest in every type of marine habitat. But tales of the killer instincts and fearsomely sharp senses of these hunters can obscure their full life histories. A richly illustrated and comprehensive introduction to the world's sharks Sharks are the top predators in many marine ecosystems.
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