Emperors of the Deep - The Mysterious and Misunderstood World of the Shark

Sharks are ruthlessly efficient predators, the apex of 450 million years of evolution. They are older than trees, have survived five extinction events and are essential to maintaining balanced ocean ecosystems, but how much do we really know about their lives?

About the author

William McKeever lives in New York City, where he writes books and produces films about ocean conservation. This book is a result of his two-year journey around the world to reveal sharks in a new light. His feature-length documentary about sharks - also titled Emperors of the Deep - Is forthcoming. He is the founder of Safeguard the Seas, a non-profit dedicated to protecting sharks and the ocean environment.
williammckeever.com

Summary

Sharks are ruthlessly efficient predators, the apex of 450 million years of evolution. They are older than trees, have survived five extinction events and are essential to maintaining balanced ocean ecosystems, but how much do we really know about their lives?

Product details

• Authors: William McKeever
• Publisher: William Collins
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 31.12.2020
• EAN: 9780008359201
• ISBN: 978-0-00-835920-1
• Dimensions: 129 mm x 198 mm x 22 mm
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology > Zoology; Nature / Environmental Conservation & Protection, NATURE / Endangered Species, SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Marine Biology, NATURE / Animals / Fish, NATURE / Animals / Marine Life, Sea life and the seashore: general interest, Sea life & the seashore, Fishes (Ichthyology), Zoology: fishes (ichthyology), Shark;ocean;marine;sea;oceanographer