Sharks are some of the most misunderstood animals on the planet.
The first Pocket Guide to all 501 shark species Each species is illustrated and described Handy, compact format with concise text A six-page Guide to the identification of shark teeth An eight-page Guide to the identification of shark fins.
A Pocket Guide to Sharks of the World is an essential resource for fisheries management, international trade regulation, and shark conservation.
The book also contains useful sections on identifying shark teeth and the shark fins most commonly encountered in the fin trade.
Its compact format makes it handy for many situations, including recognizing living species, fishery catches, or parts sold at markets.
A Pocket Guide to Sharks of the World is the first field Guide to identify, illustrate, and describe the world\'s 501 shark species.
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.
Sharks are some of the most misunderstood animals on the planet