Sharks (Natural World (Smithsonian))

by Michael Bright (Author)

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  Paperback
  2002

  $23.22

• Used

  Paperback
  2002

  $4.29

  Sharks have been worshipped by ancient civilizations, reviled by seafarers, consumed by gourmets and studied by marine biologists. Their powerful, streamlined bodies inspire ship and submarine designers, and their immune system may help in fighting diseases. Yet, it is their formidable jaws and teeth that invoke fear that turns any shark attack into frontpage news. This exploration of findings from research groups worldwide reveals sharks to be much more than just mindless, killing machines. It shows how sharks are the product of over 450 million years of evolution, honed to perfection as some of the sea's most sophistiated predators.

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  Hardcover
  2000

  $4.99

  The fascinating world of nature and its creatures are explored in this series, with specially commissioned photography and text written by experts. Five feature spreads focus on a particular species or a distinguishing aspect of each animal, whilst myth boxes explore legends and stories about respective animals from many cultures and ages. Sharks are one of the most varied and intriguing predators in the ocean. In this title, Nature Watch looks at their basic instincts, behaviour and survival skills. Detailed cross-sections and diagrams reveal the complex inner workings of a shark and photographs depict them in action.