| View Larger Image | Great White Sharks: The Biology of Carcharodon carcharias | Paperbackby A. Peter Klimley (Editor), David G. Ainley (Editor)
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| | Binding: | Paperback | | Publisher: | Academic Press | | Page Count: | 517 Pages | | Publication Date: | April 06, 1998 | | Sales Rank: | 826,251th |
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Product 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. Key Features* 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 |
CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 5.0 based on 4 reviews)
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Great White Sharks : The Biology of Carcharodon carcharias by D. McGrath  5 Stars
July 28, 2005
Great. No problems. would buy from again. thank you.
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The most thorough book ever about Great Whites by Christian (Ireland) 5 Stars
May 29, 2000
It's absolutely great! You will learn everything about biology, behaviour and social interaction of the Great Whites. This is a MUST have!
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shear brilliance by daniellemullins@hotmail.com (England) 5 Stars
May 25, 1999
I think this book is great but a bit too expensive for my liking Danielle Mullins
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Want to really know everything about the Great White? 5 Stars
November 11, 1997
In recent years, public opinion on the Great White Shark has turned away from the fierce bloodlust inspired by fiction and returned to the more civilized sense of awe and wonder at the amazing size and ferocity of these giant predators common to the days before Hollywood brought us 'Jaws' in its technicolor (mostly red) splendor. With specials common to PBS and the Discovery Channel, public awareness of the GW is higher now than ever before, making the shark more and more popular to study. The results of this scrutiny are brought to light in 'Great White Sharks : The Biology of Carcharodon carcharias', a collection of scientific papers edited by A. Peter Klimley and David G. Ainley. In this fascinating work, the picture of the GW as bloodthirsty killer is erased and replaced with the image of the predator's role as king of the sea. There are papers dedicated to nearly every scientific aspect of the animal from its ancestry to its behavior to its populations in oceans around the world. Nearly every serious question about the GW is explored, if not answered.
The only thing that makes this book a little inaccessible is the fact that is geared for academic use and research. It is not a book written for the masses, such as Ellis and McCosker's 'The Great White Shark', another excellent book on the subject. But if it is depth you are looking for, Klimley and Ainley & Co. provide it. This book is not to missed by serious students of the GW.
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