Lives of Sharks A Natural History of Shark Life

A richly illustrated and comprehensive introduction to the world's sharksSharks are the top predators in many marine ecosystems. But tales of the killer instincts and fearsomely sharp senses of these hunters can obscure their full life histories. In fact, sharks are characterful, exhibit surprisingly complex behaviors, and lead secretive lives full of interest in every type of marine habitat. The Lives of Sharks is a fascinating and beautifully illustrated guide to these iconic marine creatures from two world-renowned experts. This book explores shark physiology, anatomy, behavior, ecology, and evolution, as well as conservation and the impact of human activity on shark populations. 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.

Product details

• Authors: Daniel C. Abel, R. Dean Grubbs, Daniel C. Grubbs Abel, Daniel Abel, Daniel Grubbs Abel, Abel Daniel
• Publisher: Princeton University Press
• Content: Book
• Product form: Paperback / Softback
• Publication date: 19.09.2023
• Subject: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology; Guides > Nature
• EAN: 9780691244310
• ISBN: 978-0-691-24431-0
• Pages: 288
• Dimensions (packing): 19 x 25 x 2.5 cm
• Series: The Lives of the Natural World
• Subjects: Nature / Environmental Conservation & Protection, Animals, SCIENCE / Natural History, SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Marine Biology, NATURE / Animals / Marine Life, Shark, Wildlife, Ecology, natural history, sea life, Mako, Conservation of wildlife & habitats, Marine & freshwater mammals, Prey, environmental, Tiger Shark, The Earth: Natural History General, The Earth: natural history: general interest, Conservation of wildlife and habitats, Zoology: marine and freshwater mammals, Marine Biology, Fisheries, PREDATOR, PREDATORS, shark finning, fishery, ocean life, Princeton University Press, great white, Thresher shark, Whale shark, Bull shark, Dorsal fin, Kitefin shark, Longfin mako shark, Mosaic gulper shark, Sandbar shark, Spinner shark, Shark net, Pondicherry shark, Winghead shark, Megamouth shark, Basking shark, Bramble shark, Spot-tail shark, Taillight shark, Freshwater shark, Sliteye shark, Epaulette shark, Reef shark, Broadfin shark, Silvertip shark, Blackfin gulper shark, Oceanic whitetip shark, Galapagos shark, Requiem shark, Daggernose shark, Bala shark, Frilled shark, Gulper shark, Hammerhead shark, Whitetip reef shark, Blackspot shark, Speartooth shark, apex predators, Shark Conservation, Elasmobranch, Shark Biology, Whitecheese shark, Shark Fisheries, The Lives of Sharks: A Natural History of Shark Life, R. Dean Grubbs, Daniel C. Abel