Great White Shark by Richard Ellis

Great White Shark by Richard Ellis

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This is an account for general readers of everything that is known about the great white shark, the most feared creature in the world's oceans. It is based on extensive research into the scientific literature and lore of this well-adapted predator and on analysis of historical records.

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Great White Shark by Richard Ellis

Lavishly illustrated, this book is the first complete, definitive accout for general readers of everything that is known about the great white shark, the most feared creature in the world's oceans. It is based on extensive research into the scientific literature and lore of this superbly adapted predator, on analysis of historical records, and on the most up-to-date information. The book is illustrated with 238 photographs and drawings, 116 in color.
"For scientists, laymen, fans of Jaws-for everybody-this is the most entertaining and comprehensive book ever written about the world's most fascinating predator"-Peter Benchley "Now, in one large and magnificently illustrated volume ... comes the definitive account of shark-observing adventures: all the bloody attacks, all the mythology, and all the science of the magnificent seagoing beasts from two of the most knowledgeable shark experts in the world... With extraordinary photographs by famed underwater adventurer Al Giddings and others, Great White Shark is the complete, literate, and exciting story of the life and times of that 'rare and remarkable animal, a great admirable predator,' as the authors call their subject."-San Francisco Chronicle
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ISBN 13 9780804725293
ISBN 10 0804725292
Title Great White Shark
Author Richard Ellis
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Stanford University Press
Year published 1995-10-01
Number of pages 304
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.