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1,000 Facts about Sharks

by Sarah Wassner Flynn

Sharks in facts, images, and context

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Sharks in facts, images, and context

Organized as 1,000 bite-sized facts, Sarah Wassner Flynn’s book ranges across shark species, from great whites and whale sharks to frilled and goblin sharks. Its subjects include prehistoric fossils, teeth and anatomy, shark relatives such as stingrays, and technologies inspired by sharks. Photographs of sharks in the wild accompany the facts, while backmatter adds material on anatomy and genealogy. The description also notes coverage of conservation efforts to protect sharks, giving the reference a scope that includes both the animals’ biology and human connections to them.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • A fit for readers curious about shark species and animal biology.
  • Useful for browsing in short sections rather than reading a continuous narrative.
  • Suitable for shark enthusiasts interested in photographs, fossils, anatomy, and conservation.

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Shark diversity and biologyPrehistoric sharksShark-inspired technologyConservation

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Book overview

Dive into 1,000 sensational facts about these fierce and fascinating predators, from great whites to whale sharks, reef sharks, goblin sharks, and more!

From the bizarre frilled shark to the wide-headed hammerhead, discover all you have ever wanted to know about sharks! Each page of this book is brimming with bite-sized facts, incredible shark stats, and unbelievable photos of sharks in the wild. Inside, you'll glimpse fossils of prehistoric sharks, learn exactly how many pointy teeth are in this apex predator's mouth, and meet awesome shark relatives, like stingrays. You'll also learn about new technologies inspired by sharks and find out what conservations are doing to help protect this misunderstood fish.


With a fun-fact format that makes learning feel like a breeze, and expert-vetted, up-to-date shark info--plus backmatter about shark anatomy, genealogy, and more--this book is your go-to reference for shark enthusiasts young and old. Plus, hundreds of thrilling photographs bring the facts to life in this dazzling dive into the watery world of these incredible creatures.
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