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| |  | Body Suits - Nylon/Spandex | Home » » - The Shark Almanac: A Complete Look at a Magnificent and Misunderstood Creature | | | | | | | Description: | | In this comprehensive, authoritative overview, Allen demystifies this feared species in the hope that he can educate readers and strengthen conservation efforts on the animals' behalf. Shark populations are declining and, with humans as their greatest enemy, their survival is being threatened. Although the text is fairly academic, it is readable and should be considered for serious research. Introductory chapters on sharks in general are followed by discussions of specific sharks and their relatives, the skates and rays. Details on behavior, physical description of the species, distribution, and the danger to humans are included. The information on the science of shark attacks on humans, including how not to be a victim and the stories of specific attacks, will be especially popular with students. The work concludes with reviews of the medical research and the business interests involved in harvesting sharks. Numerous line drawings clarify adjacent text. There are a few black-and-white photographs scattered throughout, with full-color plates in the center of the book. An excellent resource. | | | Features: | |
• Hardcover
| | | Product Details: | | | Author:
| Thomas B. Allen | | Hardcover:
| 300 pages | | Publisher:
| The Lyons Press | | Publication Date:
| 1999-06 | | Language:
| English | | ISBN:
| 1558215824 | | Package Length:
| 10.0 inches | | Package Width:
| 8.3 inches | | Package Height:
| 1.1 inches | | Package Weight:
| 2.2 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 7 reviews |
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15 of 15 found the following review helpful:
 ExcallentApr 13, 1999
Sharks have a reputation of being the most feared creatures of the sea, and in this fantastic new book, I learn the myths and facts of these exciting animals--and that they aren't as deadly as they seem. Of the more than 850 shark species, 80 percent would not hurt people, or would rarely encounter them. Sharks and their kin--skates and rays--have remained essentially the same for hundreds of millions of years, and their existence is now threatened by man and his fears. Thomas Allen takes us through the evolution of the shark, its folklore, its commercial uses, and gives us a detailed look at shark attacks--where they happen, why, and how to protect yourself from them. He describes over one hundred shark species--their behavior, appearance, size, and distribution--and provides helpful scientific illustrations. He offers current information on scientific research (including the recent studies on shark cartilage in cancer research), current population findings, and the continuing conservation efforts. With over twenty-five color photographs of familiar and unusual sharks, interesting and fact-filled sidebars, and useful appendixes, The Shark Almanac is a comprehensive overview and the perfect book for anyone interested in these fascinating creatures.
9 of 9 found the following review helpful:
 Very Nice Book, but not completeOct 25, 2000
By Water Monkey
"Marc B."
Mr. Allen has written a good introductory book on sharks. The pictures are nice and he makes a good attempt at getting the reader to realize sharks aren't "bad fish".This book is not a book on "shark species" though. Mr. Allen only covers about 15% of all shark species.
8 of 9 found the following review helpful:
Another hit for Thomas AllenFeb 07, 2000
By sean timmins
Thomas B. Allen has done the impossible, and written a book better than his "Shadows in the Sea". This time out, he expands on ideas expressed in his first book, adding a modern view of the shark...no longer a feared monster, but a creature that is feeling the strain of Man's dominance of the Earth, a creature that needs our help if it is to endure as it has for countless centuries.
7 of 8 found the following review helpful:
Shark AlmanacDec 27, 1999
By Ryan
I've read as many shark books as I can and this is definately the best and most up to date that I've found. It's just incredible. The picture section in the middle is an added bonus.
10 of 13 found the following review helpful:
 An excellent sourceAug 02, 2005
By Harold
"Harold"
My experience with sharks has been limited to film and literature, and of all the sources I own this one provides the most information of them all. Though lacking in stunning pictures, this book brough much new information into the light.
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