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The Shark Watcher's Manual - by Austin Gallagher (Paperback)

Name: The Shark Watcher's Manual - by Austin Gallagher (Paperback)
Brand: Princeton University Press
SKU: 1004664462
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The ultimate illustrated handbook to seeing sharks in the wild An ocean encounter with a shark is one of nature's most awesome experiences.
About the Author: Austin Gallagher is an award-winning marine biologist, explorer, and social entrepreneur.
288 Pages
Nature, Animals

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The ultimate illustrated handbook to seeing sharks in the wild

An ocean encounter with a shark is one of nature's most awesome experiences. There is no better way to understand sharks than to get up close and personal with great whites, hammerheads, and tiger sharks. The Shark Watcher's Manual provides a complete handbook for encountering and studying these magnificent creatures in the wild. It covers everything the shark enthusiast needs to know about diving, conservation, safety, and photography. Written by a world-renowned authority, this is the essential companion for newcomers to shark watching and seasoned divers, offering an authoritative, fact-filled guide to finding and identifying sharks of all kinds.

Gives readers a foundation in the natural history of sharks while debunking common myths
Shares invaluable tips from an experienced shark diver and photographer
Provides an essential illustrated guide to identifying and encountering 24 of the most sought-after species
Features a detailed directory of more than 170 of the world's very best shark watching sites, with information on species hot spots, times to travel, and regional conservation efforts
Includes a wealth of photos, infographics, and maps
A must for divers, ecotourists, and armchair travelers

About the Author

Austin Gallagher is an award-winning marine biologist, explorer, and social entrepreneur. Internationally renowned for his research on sharks, he is founder and CEO of Beneath the Waves, a nonprofit organisation focusing on ocean conservation, and a producer and host for programs such as Shark Week on Discovery Channel.

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Dimensions (Overall): 9.2 Inches (H) x 6.1 Inches (W) x 1.0 Inches (D)

Weight: 1.75 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 288

Genre: Nature

Sub-Genre: Animals

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Theme: Marine Life

Format: Paperback

Author: Austin Gallagher

Language: English

Street Date: May 19, 2026

TCIN: 1004664462

UPC: 9780691273204

Item Number (DPCI): 247-02-9934

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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