Sharks The Ocean's Mightiest Predator

by Unknown

• ISBN13: 9780785838432
• ISBN10: 0785838430
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2025-12-23
• Publisher: Chartwell Books

Summary

Plunge into the breath-taking world of sharks with this beautiful photographic pictorial. Sharks documents different types of sharks, their life cycle, biology, social habits, conservation, and fun facts about these powerful fish.

Our seas and oceans are home to one of the fiercest hunters of the water. With over 400 species of sharks, from stingrays to the great white to the tiger shark to the dwarf lantern, it is no wonder that these ferocious creatures have captured our imaginations. Predators of the deep, their ancient biology have kept them at the top of the oceanic food chain.

• Did you know that sharks like having their noses pet? Despite the mouthful of teeth, they are precious and adorable water puppies.
• They are ancient animals...like water dinosaurs who have been around for millions of years.
• They don't have bones!

Learn more fun biological points about sharks and interesting facts about their environment with Sharks—the ideal gift for anyone who loves these fascinating animals and wants to be engulfed inside their world.

Author Biography

Jenni Zellner is a freelance writer who has written and produced original content for Dungeons & Dragons, Marvel Studios, Penguin Random House, Quarto Publishing, and more. She holds an MFA from NYU and a BA in English Literature from Ithaca College. Previously, she was an acquiring editor at Penguin Random House. She divides her time between New York City and Copake Falls, NY.
 

Table of Contents

THE EVOLUTION OF A PREDATOR
SHARKS DEBUNKED
THE SHARK FAMILY TREE
EATING HABITS & PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
MATING HABITS & FAMILIES
HABITATS & THE OTHER CREATURES WITHIN THEM
THE FUTURE OF SHARKS
GLOSSARY OF USEFUL SHARK TERMS
SOURCES
INDEX