Colour illustrations
128 pages, 253 x 192 mm
Publisher:
The Natural History Museum, London
Since people have been going to the sea, they have been
in awe of sharks. Their formidable jaws and teeth seem to
invoke in us an irrational fear that turns any shark attack
into front-page news worldwide. Yet their powerful,
streamlined bodies are also an inspiration to ship and
submarine designers and their immune system may hold
the key to fighting human diseases.
Michael Bright’s exploration of the latest findings from
research groups worldwide reveals sharks to be much
more than just mindless, killing machines. It shows
how they are the product of over 450 million years of
evolution, honed to perfection as some of the sea’s most
sophisticated predators. Spectacular photographs help
turn a creature that scared us into one that inspires.
Stunningly illustrated throughout, Sharks is an accessible
and vivid introduction to these fascinating and often
misrepresented animals.
Comprehensive introduction to sharks and their biology and behaviour
Revised and reformatted edition with the latest research, new images and up-to-date text
Illustrated with over 100 of the best shark images from around the world
Shark Biology and Behaviour
The World Before Jaws
The Great White and Relatives
Requiem Sharks and Hammerheads
Cats, Dogs and a Gentle Giant
Sharks and People
Glossary
Further Information
Index
Credits
"... this definitive book features spectacular photographs and illustrations of the ancient, awe-inspiring creatures, alongside accessible information and an introduction to their biology and behaviour. "
4 X 4 Australia Magazine, April 2012
Michael Bright recently retired as executive producer with the BBC Natural History Unit, based in Bristol,
and is now a freelance author and scriptwriter. He has been a producer in many parts of the BBC, including
departments responsible for science, arts, general documentaries, current affairs and natural history
programmes, both on radio and television, and was a recipient of the prestigious Prix Italia for the programme
Men, Nations and Whales: will the bloody story ever end? He is a graduate of the University of London and author
of over 90 books on natural history, natural sciences, conservation and the environment. Sharks have been
of special interest, and he has produced numerous publications on the subject. Michael lives in Bristol, UK.
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