Great White Sharks - by A Peter Klimley & David G Ainley (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

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.

Review Quotes

"...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