The Shark Watcher's Manual
eBook - ePub

The Shark Watcher's Manual

A Guide to Species and Where to Find Them

  1. English
  2. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  3. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

The Shark Watcher's Manual

A Guide to Species and Where to Find Them

About this book

The ultimate illustrated handbook to seeing sharks in the wild

An ocean encounter with a shark is one of nature’s most awesome experiences. There is no better way to understand sharks than to get up close and personal with great whites, hammerheads, and tiger sharks. The Shark Watcher’s Manual provides a complete handbook for encountering and studying these magnificent creatures in the wild. It covers everything the shark enthusiast needs to know about diving, conservation, safety, and photography. Written by a world-renowned authority, this is the essential companion for newcomers to shark watching and seasoned divers, offering an authoritative, fact-filled guide to finding and identifying sharks of all kinds.

  • Gives readers a foundation in the natural history of sharks while debunking common myths
  • Shares invaluable tips from an experienced shark diver and photographer
  • Provides an essential illustrated guide to identifying and encountering 24 of the most sought-after species
  • Features a detailed directory of more than 170 of the world’s very best shark watching sites, with information on species hot spots, times to travel, and regional conservation efforts
  • Includes a wealth of photos, infographics, and maps
  • A must for divers, ecotourists, and armchair travelers

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Information

Publisher
Princeton University Press
Year
2026
Print ISBN
9780691273204
eBook ISBN
9780691291949
Topic
Biological Sciences
Subtopic
Marine Biology
Index
Biological Sciences

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Dedication
  4. Contents
  5. Introduction
  6. 01. A Natural History
  7. 02. Encountering Sharks
  8. 03. Species Identification
  9. 04. Location Directory
  10. Index
  11. Picture Credits
  12. Dive Site Contributors
  13. Acknowledgments
  14. Copyright

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