Why sharks matter : a deep dive with the world's most misunderstood predator / David Shiffman
- Author
- Shiffman, David
- Published
- Baltimore, Maryland : Johns Hopkins University Press, 2022.
- Copyright Date
- ©2022
- Physical Description
- 285 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color), maps (some color) ; 24 cm
- Contents
- Shark basics, and fun facts to keep you reading -- Sharks are not a threat to humans -- The ecological significance of sharks -- What are the threats to sharks and how threatened are they? -- How can we protect sharks? -- Sustainable fisheries for shark conservation : target-based policies -- Fishing and trade bans for shark conservation : limit-based policies -- How are scientists helping sharks? -- How are environmentalists helping sharks? -- How can you help sharks? (dos and please just don'ts).
- Summary
- "An award-winning scientist and science educator takes readers on a tour of the world of shark research and conservation, explaining how to protect the world's most misunderstood animals and why we should do so"--
- Subject(s)
- ISBN
- 1421443643 hardcover
9781421443645 hardcover - Bibliography Note
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 261-275) and index.
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