| Sharks in Danger: Global Shark Conservation Status with Reference to Management Plans and Legislation Contributor(s): Cunningham-Day, Rachel (Author) |
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ISBN: 1581126522 ISBN-13: 9781581126525 Publisher: Universal Publishers OUR PRICE: $24.65 Product Type: Paperback Published: December 2001 Annotation: This book reviews the current status of, and threats to, shark populations globally with special reference to the basking shark and the great white shark. This book outlines why sharks are a valuable resource, identifies threats to sharks and where they occur and reviews what we need to know about sharks in order to protect them. Fisheries management procedures are investigated to target areas requiring future research and implementation. Conservation initiatives, legislation, and international agreements are reviewed and future measures suggested. Case histories on the basking shark and the great white shark detail threats specific to these species and identify research and management requirements. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Nature | Animals - Fish - Nature | Environmental Conservation & Protection - General - Pets |
| Dewey: 597.31 |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 6.04" W x 8.5" (0.66 lbs) 228 pages |
