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Sharks of the World
by Leonard Compagno, Marc Dando, and Sarah Fowler paperback, 2005, 480
pages, 5 x 7, 128 color plates, 500 line illus., 500 maps £27.99 plus £4.50
postage
.Everyone
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s heard of the Great Whites. But most people know little of the hundreds
of other types of sharks that inhabit the world
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s oceans. Written by two of the world
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s leading authorities and superbly illustrated by wildlife artist Marc
Dando, this is the first comprehensive field guide to all 440-plus shark
species. Color plates illustrate all species, and detailed accounts
include diagnostic line drawings and a distribution map for each species.
Introductory chapters treat physiology, behavior, reproduction, ecology,
diet, and sharks
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interrelationships with humans.
More than 125 original full-color illustrations for fast and
accurate identification of each shark family Over 500 additional drawings
illustrating physical features from different angles Clear identification
information for each species with details of size, habitat, behavior, and
biology Quick ID guide helpful for differentiating similar
species.Geographic distribution maps for each species