Product Description

This book is an up-to-date account of the world's most primitive and feared predators. It covers their evolution, their powerful bodies and amazing senses, and how they swim, hunt, feed, breed, hibernate, migrate and survive in the aquatic environment. It is fully illustrated with stunning images made possible by the latest advances in underwater photography, as well as cutaway diagrams, maps and charts. There are also detailed profiles of a wide range of shark species, including the great white, tiger shark, thresher, megamouth, and the greatest fish on the planet, the whale shark.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #13349 in Books
• Published on: 2008-09-15
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 224 pages

Review
'a vivid and detailed insight into the lives of these enigmatic animals...enlivened with anecdotes...a popular addition to a school or public library'
--Reference Reviews (2009)

About the Author
Steve Parker is an author, editor and consultant specialising in illustrated information books on the natural world, biology, technology and general sciences. He has written for children, for non specialist adults and a semi-academic audience. Steve is a Senior Scientific Fellow of the Zoological Society of London. He has worked on the staff at London's Natural History Museum, and at various publishers.

Customer Reviews

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I recommend this book to anyone intrested in sharks and other marine life......excellent book, includes brilliant photography.