Great White Sharks: The Biology of Carcharodon carcharias
- ISBN-10
- 0080532608
- ISBN-13
- 9780080532608
- Series
- Great White Sharks
- Category
- Science
- Pages
- 517
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1998-04-03
- Publisher
- Academic Press
- Authors
- David G. Ainley, A. Peter Klimley
Description
Now available in paperback, the first comprehensive reference on Great White sharks separates fact from fiction and presents real evidence of the ecology and behavior of these remarkable animals. The volume begins with the evolution of the white shark and its relatives and continues with sections on its anatomy, behavior, ecology, distribution, population dynamics, and interactions with humans. Included in the volume are many illustrations, maps, diagrams, graphs and photos. Covers all biological aspects of Great White sharks Includes contributions from an international team of leading authorities Heavily illustrated with maps, diagrams, graphs, and photos
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