A Pocket Guide to Sharks of the World (Princeton Pocket Guides)

Type
Book
ISBN 10
0691165998 
ISBN 13
9780691165998 
Category
Science  [ Browse Items ]
Publication Year
2015 
Pages
256 
Description
Sharks are some of the most misunderstood animals on the planet. We still have a lot to learn about these fascinating creatures, which are more seriously threatened with extinction and in greater need of conservation and management than any other major group of vertebrates.A Pocket Guide to Sharks of the World is the first field guide to identify, illustrate, and describe the world's 501 shark species. Its compact format makes it handy for many situations, including recognizing living species, fishery catches, or parts sold at markets. The book also contains useful sections on identifying shark teeth and the shark fins most commonly encountered in the fin trade. A Pocket Guide to Sharks of the World is an essential resource for fisheries management, international trade regulation, and shark conservation.The first pocket guide to all 501 shark speciesEach species is illustrated and describedHandy, compact format with concise textA six-page guide to the identification of shark teethAn eight-page guide to the identification of shark fins - from Amzon 
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