| Sharks, Skates, and Rays of the Carolinas Contributor(s): Schwartz, Frank J. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0807854662 ISBN-13: 9780807854662 Publisher: University of North Carolina Press OUR PRICE: $25.20 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2003 Annotation: This handy illustrated guide covers all of the 91 species of sharks, skates, and rays found in waters along the coasts of North Carolina and South Carolina. It will be an essential reference for shark enthusiasts, coastal residents, tourists, aquarium visitors, scientists, and anyone interested in these fascinating fish. Over 100 illustrations. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Nature | Animals - Fish - Nature | Animals - Marine Life - Science | Life Sciences - Marine Biology |
| Dewey: 597.309 |
| LCCN: 2002152604 |
| Physical Information: 0.48" H x 6.09" W x 8.49" (0.50 lbs) 184 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - South Atlantic - Geographic Orientation - North Carolina - Geographic Orientation - South Carolina |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This handy illustrated guide covers the ninety-one species of sharks, skates, and rays found in waters along the coasts of North Carolina and South Carolina. It will be an essential reference for shark enthusiasts, coastal residents, tourists, aquarium visitors, scientists, and anyone interested in these fascinating fishes. In his introduction, Frank J. Schwartz provides a general explanation of the physical features of sharks, skates, and rays. He also discusses matters such as the possible causes of shark attacks, conservation concerns surrounding sport and commercial shark fishing, breeding habits, and shark fossils. Each species of shark, skate, and ray is shown in a clear illustration, accompanied by a concise description and notes on its color, size, distribution, and occurrence. A series of keys based on physical characteristics will aid readers in accurately identifying each species. |
Contributor Bio(s): Schwartz, Frank J.: - Frank J. Schwartz is a marine zoologist and well-known shark expert who has studied the fishes for more than forty-five years. He is professor and curator of fishes at the University of North Carolina Institute of Marine Sciences at Morehead City. |