The Shark Watcher's Manual
A Guide to Species and Where to Find Them
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2026
Princeton University Press (Verlag)
978-0-691-27320-4 (ISBN)
Princeton University Press (Verlag)
978-0-691-27320-4 (ISBN)
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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
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
Austin Gallagher is an award-winning marine biologist, explorer, and social entrepreneur. Internationally renowned for his research on sharks, he is founder and CEO of Beneath the Waves, a nonprofit organisation focusing on ocean conservation, and a producer and host for programs such as Shark Week on Discovery Channel.
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 31.3.2026 |
|---|---|
| Zusatzinfo | 90 illus. |
| Verlagsort | New Jersey |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 152 x 235 mm |
| Themenwelt | Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Natur / Technik ► Naturführer |
| Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie ► Limnologie / Meeresbiologie | |
| Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie ► Ökologie / Naturschutz | |
| Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie ► Zoologie | |
| ISBN-10 | 0-691-27320-0 / 0691273200 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-691-27320-4 / 9780691273204 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
| Informationen gemäß Produktsicherheitsverordnung (GPSR) | |
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