Great White Shark

Great White Shark
ISBN-10
0804725292
ISBN-13
9780804725293
Series
Great White Shark
Category
Nature
Pages
270
Language
English
Published
1995-05-01
Authors
John E. McCosker, Richard Ellis, Al Giddings

Description

Lavishly illustrated, this book is the first complete, definitive accout for general readers of everything that is known about the great white shark, the most feared creature in the world’s oceans. It is based on extensive research into the scientific literature and lore of this superbly adapted predator, on analysis of historical records, and on the most up-to-date information. The book is illustrated with 238 photographs and drawings, 116 in color.

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