{"product_id":"sharks-of-the-shallows-jeffrey-c-carrier-9781421422947","title":"Sharks of the Shallows: Coastal Species in Florida and the Bahamas","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThrilling underwater photographs enrich this unique guide to the shallow-water sharks of Florida and the Bahamas.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAgile, sleek, and precise, sharks display many qualities we can admire and appreciate. These marvels of evolution have adapted to thrive in every major aquatic realm on the planet, from frigid Arctic waters through temperate but stormy seas and on into the tropics. However, few places on Earth are home to the amazing diversity of shark species that beautify the shallow waters of Florida and the Bahamas. In this first-ever book dedicated to the sharks of this region, biologist Jeffrey C. Carrier reveals the captivating lives of these large marine predators and describes how they have survived for over 400 million years. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGuiding readers through basic biology, key attributes, and identification tips, the book explores what makes sharks such successful apex predators. Carrier explains fascinating phenomena, including the reason for the bizarre shape of the hammerhead, how a bull shark is able to swim hundreds of miles up freshwater rivers, what lies behind sharks' remarkable capability to learn and remember, and why many scientists believe that they are equipped with the most sophisticated sensory systems in the animal kingdom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith the stunning full-color underwater photography of Andy Murch, Jillian Morris, and Duncan Brake, \u003ci\u003eSharks of the Shallows \u003c\/i\u003ebrings boaters, fishers, divers, and shark lovers directly alongside these unfairly maligned creatures. And not a moment too soon! Sharks are experiencing stresses unlike any in their long history, and are struggling to survive in a changing ocean. They will continue to grace our coastlines only if we care enough to understand them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jeffrey C. Carrier\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1421422948\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781421422947\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Johns Hopkins University Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/31\/2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 212\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.30lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.20h x 8.70w x 0.70d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eChoice\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/01\/2018","brand":"Jeffrey C. Carrier","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44072941846783,"sku":"9781421422947","price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_b453233e-60ce-4719-b5cc-171205200d9f.jpg?v=1685444855","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/sharks-of-the-shallows-jeffrey-c-carrier-9781421422947","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}