Sharks of the Pacific Northwest: Including Oregon, Washington, British Columbia and Alaska

By Tarik PolanskiAlessandro De MaddalenaAntonella Preti, et al.

Those who think of sharks as something only found in tropical waters will be surprised to learn that there are 18 species of sharks in the cool waters of the Pacific Northwest, from the 27-inch brown catshark to the 39-foot basking shark. Sharks of the Pacific Northwest provides for the identification of these species, with spectacular photographs and accurate paintings and drawings, plus summaries of the sharks' classification, morphology, distribution, habitat, diet, reproduction and behaviour. It also includes a concise general account of shark evolution, anatomy and physiology, as well as discussion of attacks on humans and details of shark fisheries. It is primarily aimed at a broad, non-technical readership, but its up-to-date and detailed contents make it a useful tool for professional biologists and zoologists.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1550174185
• ISBN13: 9781550174182
• Release Date: May 2007
• Publisher: Harbour Publishing
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 1.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 8.9"

Customer Reviews

Enthusiastically recommended for anyone seeking to learn more about these wondrous and often misunde

Sharks of the Pacific Northwest Including Oregon, Washington, British Columbia & Alaska presents the combined wisdom of three marine experts in a beautiful guide to shark species featuring a wealth of gorgeous color photographs, as well as a handful of black-and-white diagrams. Accessible to lay readers, amateur naturalists, and professional researchers alike, Sharks of the Pacific Northwest is not only an identification guide to the 18 species of shark in the Pacific Northwest, but also offers general scientific information concerning the biology of sharks, the truth behind shark/human interaction, and more. In-depth profiles of the nuances of the eighteen species round out this handy guide, which is supplemented by a bibliography and an index. Enthusiastically recommended for anyone seeking to learn more about these wondrous and often misunderstood creatures.

A Must Have !!!

Great Book, full of rare pictures and most important full of great drawings by Dr. Alessandro De Maddalena.... ...is perfect for shark fans