Great White Sharks by A Peter Klimley
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.
"..an invaluable primary source and all in one splendid volume! It will be the standard source for many years to come." --ZOOLOGICAL JOURNAL OF THE LINNEAN SOCIETY "The authors have accomplished the difficult talk of writing a serious scientific work representing our current state of knowledge regarding this great beast and making it interesting, informative, and understandable to the lay public. It would be a welcome addition to any ocean enthusiast's library." --SCUBA DIVER "What distinguishes this important book is its scientific rigor in supplanting folklore with hard fact... Great White Sharks is a milestone work, lavishly illustrated with black and white plates, appendices and drawings... Clearly, the editors set out to produce a definitive work." --MARINE WATCH "Beautifully illustrated with drawings and photographs." --SURFER "This book...includes much that will interest the general public." --COPEIA
A. Peter Klimley is an internationally known marine biologist. An adjunct associate professor in the Department of Wildlife, Fish, and Conservation Biology at the University of California, Davis, Klimley has published articles on sharks in American Scientist, Natural History, and other popular magazines, as well as more than fifty scientific articles. He has appeared in numerous film documentaries worldwide. A coauthor of the leading academic book on great white sharks, Dr. Klimley lives in Petaluma, California
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| ISBN 13 | 9780124150317 |
| ISBN 10 | 0124150314 |
| Title | Great White Sharks |
| Author | A Peter Klimley |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc |
| Year published | 1998-04-03 |
| Number of pages | 536 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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