by Daniel C. Abel (Author), R. Dean Grubbs (Author), Elise Pullen (Illustrator)
Feed your fascination with
sharks! This complete resource enlightens readers on the biology,
ecology, and behavior of sharks with approachable explanations and more
than 250 stunning color illustrations.
Studies of shark
biology have flourished over the last several decades. An explosion of
new research methods is leading to a fascinating era of oceanic
discovery. Shark Biology and Conservation is an up-to-date,
comprehensive overview of the diversity, evolution, ecology, behavior,
physiology, anatomy, and conservation of sharks. Written in a style that
is detailed but not intimidating by world-renowned shark specialists
Dan Abel and Dean Grubbs, it relays numerous stories and insights from
their exciting experiences in the field. While explaining scientific
concepts in terms that non-specialists and students can understand, Abel
and Grubbs reveal secrets that will illuminate even the experts. The
text provides readers with a robust and wide range of essential
knowledge as it
• introduces emerging as well as traditional
techniques for classifying sharks, understanding their behavior, and
unraveling the mysteries of their evolution;
• draws on both
established shark science and the latest breakthroughs in the field,
from molecular approaches to tracking technologies;
• highlights the
often-neglected yet fascinating subject of shark physiology, including
heart function, sensory biology, digestion, metabolic performance, and
reproduction;
• addresses big picture ecological questions like
"Which habitats do sharks prefer?" and "Where do sharks migrate and for
what purpose?";
• describes the astonishing diversity of sharks' adaptations to their environment;
• discusses which shark conservation techniques do and don't work; and
• comments on the use and misuse of science in the study of sharks.
Enhanced by hundreds of original color photographs and beautifully detailed line drawings, Shark Biology and Conservation
will appeal to anyone who is spellbound by this wondrous, ecologically
important, and threatened group, including marine biologists, wildlife
educators, students, and shark enthusiasts.
