Answers the thousands of questions that have been asked since Jaws about the fish that can see, smell, hear, feel, touch, taste, and detect vibrations.

Whether your fascination with sharks stems from fear or curiosity, your knowledge of these animals will improve immensely when you consult this book.

Answers the thousands of questions that have been asked since Jaws about the fish that can see, smell, hear, feel, touch, taste, and detect vibrations.

Uses a question and answer format to provide information about the physical characteristics, habits, and behavior of sharks.

Get submerged in the amazing world of sharks! Your expert host, award-winning marine biologist Dr. David Shiffman, will show you how—and why—we should protect these mysterious, misunderstood guardians of the ocean. Sharks are some of the most fascinating, most ecologically important, most threatened, and most misunderstood animals on Earth. More often feared than revered, their role as predators of the deep have earned them a reputation as a major threat to humans. But the truth is that sharks are not a danger to us—they're in danger from us. In Why Sharks Matter, marine conservation biologist Dr. David Shiffman explains why it's crucial that we overcome our misconceptions and rise above cinematic jump scares to embrace sharks as the imperiled and elegant ocean guardians they really are. Sharing his own fascinating experiences working with sharks, Shiffman tells us • why healthy shark populations are a must for supporting ocean ecosystems—and the coastal economies that depend on them • why we're in danger of losing many shark species forever • what scientists, conservationists, and readers can do to help save these iconic predators • why so much of what you've heard about sharks and how to save them is wrong Exploring the core tenets of shark conservation science and policy, Shiffman synthesizes decades of scientific research and policymaking, weaving it into a narrative full of humor and adventure. Touching on everything from Shark Week to shark fin soup, overfishing to marine sanctuaries, Shiffman reveals why sharks are in trouble, why we should care, and how we can save them. Perfect for shark enthusiasts, Why Sharks Matter is an approachable, informative guide to the world of shark conservation and the passionate, fascinating, brilliant people who work to understand and protect our oceans. This fun read will have you looking at sharks with a fresh perspective and an understanding that the survival of sharks is crucial to the survival of another apex predator—ourselves.

Dive in and take a bite out of fin-tastic facts, all centered around the oceans most fearsome creature: the shark! Learn all about the great white, the sand tiger, the hammerhead, and many other shark superstars through 100+ kid-friendly questions and colorful illustrations. Which shark is the fastest? How strong is a sharks bite? Why does a hammerhead shark look like that? Lets find out!With tons of fun facts, jokes, and illustrations, these kid-friendly books take you through time, space, and more to answer all the questions youve ever had on each topic . . . including ones you were afraid to ask! Written and illustrated by Simon Abbott ] 48 full-color pages ] 6" wide x 9" high (15.24 cm wide x 22.86 cm high) ] Hardcover ] Ages 7 and up.

A healthy ocean is home to many different kinds of animals. They can be big, like a whale, tiny, like a shrimp, and even scary, like a shark. Even though sharks can be scary, we need them to keep the oceans healthy. Unfortunately, due to overfishing, many shark species are in danger of extinction, and that can cause big problems in the oceans and even on land. What would happen if this continued and sharks disappeared completely? Artist Lily Williams explores how the disappearance would affect other animals across the whole planet in this clever book about the importance of keeping sharks, and our oceans, healthy.