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Pocket Guide Essential

Sharks

by Geoffrey W. Potts, Silja Swaby

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Paperback ISBN: 9780007211715 1 Aug 2005 117 x 89 (mm) 150g

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This is the only truly pocket-sized guide to the world's sharks and rays. With over 800 species of sharks and rays in existence, this gem describes more than 200 of the most common species, including the Great White, hammerheads, sawfish and stingrays.

A general introduction describes the shark groups, the biology of sharks, their conservation, and information on shark attacks. Each species has its own entry with details on size, distribution, food, breeding and danger to humans, accompanied by colour artwork.

Complete with a glossary of terms and suggestions for further reading, this is the perfect introduction to these fascinating species—packed full of information in a conveniently portable format.