Shark: The Illustrated Biography by Abel, Daniel
Shark: The Illustrated Biography by Abel, Daniel

Shark: The Illustrated Biography

A marvelously illustrated look at the life of the shark No two species of shark have the...
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SKU: 9780691261676
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Author: Daniel Abel
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
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Shark: The Illustrated Biography by Abel, Daniel

Shark: The Illustrated Biography

$77.51
Shark: The Illustrated Biography by Abel, Daniel

Shark: The Illustrated Biography

$77.51
Author: Daniel Abel
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Description

A marvelously illustrated look at the life of the shark

No two species of shark have the same life history, yet these magnificent creatures share many things in common. This one-of-a-kind narrative biography brings together a wide array of species from habitats around the globe, examining the biology, ecology, and behavior of sharks as well as their cultural role in human history. Written by two experienced shark educators, scientists, and conservationists, Shark: The Illustrated Biography blends engaging profiles of selected species with captivating illustrations to offer an unparalleled exploration of the life and times of the shark.
  • Features a beautiful and informative array of watercolors
  • Tells the biographical story of the shark using the life histories of representative species, from birth and early family life to adolescence and the adult years
  • Discusses sharks of all kinds, such as Shortfin Makos, Sandbar Sharks, Spiny Dogfish, Great Whites, Tiger Sharks, Basking Sharks, Angel Sharks, and Great Hammerheads
  • Covers evolutionary history, distinguishing features, habitats, reproduction, and migration
  • Examines the role of sharks in art, music, literature, spirituality, and mythology
  • An essential, must-have reference for shark lovers everywhere


Author: Daniel Abel, Sophie A. Maycock
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Published: 03/25/2025
Pages: 224
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.50lbs
Size: 8.98h x 6.61w x 0.87d
ISBN: 9780691261676

About the Author
Daniel C. Abel is professor of marine science at Coastal Carolina University, where his research focuses on shark ecology and physiology. His many books include Sharkpedia and (with R. Dean Grubbs) The Lives of Sharks (both Princeton). Sophie A. Maycock is an independent researcher and science communication writer. Specializing in shark behavior and conservation, she is the UK representative of the Sharks Educational Institute and is the founder of the website SharkSpeak.
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