Book Review: Sharkpedia
Sharkpedia: A Brief Compendium of Shark Lore by Daniel Abel, illustrated by Marc Dando
Sharkpedia is a pocket size book that explore the wonders of sharks, from A to Z. It is packed with information and facts from Adaptation to Why Sharks Count. And is beautifully illustrated by Marc Dando.
It is the sort of book that you will dip into regularly as you want to learn more. Whether browsing or looking up a certain topic, like tonic immobility. Do you know why the Happy Eddie Shyshark is so called? Or what poems contains references to sharks? No? Will then this is the book for you. It is addictive. once you start reading, you just have to find the next nugget of information. And then you want to share it with the other shark-lovers you know!
This will also make a perfect gift (or dare I mention it now – a stocking filler) for anyone that is interested in the ocean, marine life and, of course, sharks. And at only £10.99 you get a lots of facts for your money!
What the publisher says:
Sharkpedia is an entertaining and enlightening celebration of sharks featuring close to 100 entries, based on the latest knowledge and enriched by original illustrations. Avoiding tired factoids, shark authority Daniel Abel gives new bite to essential information about sharks, including their adaptations as top predators, 450-million-year evolution, behavioral complexity, ecological importance, existential threats, and often sensationalized appearances in popular culture, from Jaws to Shark Week.
The notion that sharks are insatiable killing machines is a toothless myth—yet the fear of shark attacks still holds on to many people like a set of locked jaws. Sharkpedia reveals that sharks are much less to be feared—and much more interesting, complicated, and important—than many realize. Filled with compelling stories, Sharkpedia debunks shark myths (for example, that sharks are large and coastal when in fact most are small and inhabit the deep sea), describes their lives (where and how long they live, how many offspring they have, what they eat, and how their bodies function), introduces a variety of iconic and obscure species (such as the Happy Eddie Shyshark), explores our love/hate relationship with sharks, and much more.
With charming drawings by leading shark artist Marc Dando, Sharkpedia is a scientific and cultural treasure trove that will leave you with new insights about these remarkable animals. Dive in!
- Features a cloth cover with an elaborate foil-stamped design
About the Authors:
Daniel C. Abel is professor of marine science at Coastal Carolina University, where his research focuses on shark ecology and physiology. He is the coauthor of The Lives of Sharks and Tooth and Claw: Top Predators of the World (both Princeton), among other books. Marc Dando is a scientific illustrator and publisher and the coauthor of many books, including Sharks of the World, Field Guide to Sharks, Rays and Chimaeras of the East Coast of North America, and Field Guide to Sharks, Rays and Chimaeras of Europe and the Mediterranean (all Princeton).
Book Details
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Hardcover
Price: £10.99
ISBN: 9780691252612
Published: 28th May, 2024
