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| The Encyclopedia of Sharks | 
| Authors: Steve Parker, Jane Parker
Publisher: Firefly Books
Category: Book
List Price: $24.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  5 reviews
Sales Rank: 352365
Media: Paperback
Edition: Revised
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 192
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.5
Dimensions (in): 12 x 9 x 0.6
ISBN: 1552976386
Dewey Decimal Number: 597.303
EAN: 9781552976388
ASIN: 1552976386
Publication Date: December 3, 2005
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Product Description
Here are the actual facts that dispel the myths and legends surrounding the feared and misunderstood shark. Generous color photographs plus maps and illustrations document every aspect of these beautiful animals, how they evolved, the mythology and misconceptions that surround them, and the threat posed by humans. The dynamic and authoritative text includes information on: - Anatomy and physiology
- Reproduction, courtship, and mating
- How they hunt and what they eat
- Migration routes
- Their extraordinary senses and skills
- Shark conservation efforts.
Chapters such as Shark Success, Ecology and Biology, Design for Living and Design for Killing fascinate and encourage readers to learn more about these complex creatures.
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| Customer Reviews:
 Inaccurate information July 31, 2007
At first glance this book seems to be a great overview of sharks with lots of great pictures. However, it does give some inaccurate information. In chapter 4 they discuss shark hearing and claim that they have otoliths, when in fact they do not. Otoliths, which sense vibrations and pressure changes are only found in ostyichthes (bony fish), not elasmobranches (sharks, skates, and rays). I haven't read cover to cover, but who knows what else could be inaccurate...
Not What I Expected September 14, 2004
19 out of 19 found this review helpful
I have to say, I was a bit dissapointed when I got this book. The book consists of the characteristics of sharks IN GENERAL. Unfortunately, not all sharks are the same, so a lot is left out. The pictures are at best average, and are mainly of sharks that you could see at Ripley's aquarium. This book DOES NOT describe the different kinds of sharks. It is a basic, vague overview of sharks. If you would like a book that describes the different kinds of sharks and has better pictures, I suggest a book called "Sharks". It is also published by Firefly books and is probably more of what you are looking for.
 A Great Book on Sharks May 14, 2002
3 out of 8 found this review helpful
This book is great, you can ask relatives and friends, I know a lot about sharks, and every time I read this book, I learn even more!!!!!
Encyclopedia of Sharks March 31, 2000
11 out of 15 found this review helpful
The book is wonderful. The binding is the problem. The slick pages causes the binding to break. So if this is for a library you might want to consider another book.
 Great Book March 12, 2000
20 out of 20 found this review helpful
This is a very good book. It contains lots of color photographs and has some great information.It provides a general insight to the anatomy of the shark, our relationships with them, the classification of all of the shark species, and some handy info on where you can best find sharks in the wild. The book lacked some of the more indepth information that i was looking for, being a more general introduction to sharks rather than a more detailed book. However, what you are looking for in a shark book may be different from what i was, and this book would suit your needs well. I would highly recommend it too any person who is just getting in to sharks (well worth your money), but for other people who already know more than the general info about sharks, there are better books out there. Your money would not be poorly spent, as this is a good book for all, but there are more informational books (Sharks in Question is one of the best i have read).
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