The most comprehensive reference guide to the world’s sharks - now fully revised and updated

Sharks of the World is the essential illustrated guide for anyone interested in these magnificent creatures. Now fully revised and updated, it covers more than 525 of the world’s shark species and is packed with colour illustrations, colour photos, and informative diagrams. This comprehensive, easy-to-use reference guide incorporates the latest taxonomic revisions of many shark families, featuring many species that were only described in recent years. It also includes a completely revised and expanded introduction and updated line drawings throughout.

Covers more than 525 shark species from around the world
Features updated species accounts, illustrations and maps
Gives an illustrated overview of shark biology, ecology and conservation Includes fin identification guides
Provides a colour distribution map for every species