The Sharks of North America - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook The Sharks of North America write by Jose I. Castro. This book was released on 2011-07-28. The Sharks of North America available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. A complete reference to all the sharks inhabiting North American waters, with excellent color illustrations of all the species.
The Sharks of North American Waters
The Sharks of North American Waters - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook The Sharks of North American Waters write by José Ignacio Castro. This book was released on 1983. The Sharks of North American Waters available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. For many years, brief encounters between sharks and humans could leave the latter with a vivid memory of the much-maligned fish but no convenient means of identifying it more specifically. With the publication of The Sharks of North American Waters in 1983, everyone from the experienced ichthyologist to the weekend angler had access to concise descriptions and accurate, detailed drawings in this handy field guide to more than one hundred species. All species that have been reported within five hundred nautical miles of U.S. and Canadian shores (plus a few deep-water species from adjacent areas) are illustrated, with summaries of diagnostic characteristics, similar species, geographic range, biology, reproduction, utility, and fishing methods. An illustrated key to the families of sharks, family descriptions, and species characteristics makes field identification simple. Also included is a general account of the evolution of sharks, their anatomy, reproduction, and distribution.
Fossil Shark and Fish Remains of North America
Fossil Shark and Fish Remains of North America - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Fossil Shark and Fish Remains of North America write by Gerard Ramon Case. This book was released on 1967. Fossil Shark and Fish Remains of North America available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Shark Attacks of the Twentieth Century
Shark Attacks of the Twentieth Century - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Shark Attacks of the Twentieth Century write by Ralph S. Collier. This book was released on 2003. Shark Attacks of the Twentieth Century available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. This is the single most historically valuable book ever written on the subject of Pacific Coast shark attacks. Through bone-chilling accounts in victims' own words, never before published photographs, and detailed maps and charts of attack locations, this book accurately chronicles every known unprovoked shark attack that occurred along the Pacific Coast of North America during the entire Twentieth Century. The author's examination of wound characteristics, recurring locations, and the curious phenomenon of attacks on inanimate objects afford astonishing insights into why sharks attack. These insights form the foundation for his safety recommendations to specific ocean user groups. Based on 40 years' of research, this book willl be of inestimable value to scientists, researchers and educators, as well as anyone that might venture into the waters off the Pacific Coast. The understanding gained from this book will temper fears with knowledge and provide the reader with clear and specific information that may easily make the difference between life and death.
A Pocket Guide to Sharks of the World
A Pocket Guide to Sharks of the World - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook A Pocket Guide to Sharks of the World write by David A. Ebert. This book was released on 2021-08-24. A Pocket Guide to Sharks of the World available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. An updated and comprehensive guide identifying all of the world's sharks 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 only field guide to identify, illustrate, and describe every known shark species. Its compact format makes it handy for many situations, including recognizing living species, fishery catches, or parts sold at markets. This expanded second edition presents lavish images, details on newly discovered species, and updated text throughout. The book contains useful sections on identifying shark teeth and the shark fins most commonly encountered in the fin trade, and takes a look at shark biology, ecology, and conservation. A Pocket Guide to Sharks of the World will be an essential resource and definitive reference for years to come. An updated guide to all of the world’s sharks Each species is illustrated and described Handy, compact format with concise text Useful sections on the identification of shark teeth and fins
