The Encyclopedia of Sharks

The Encyclopedia of Sharks offers a vivid and detailed insight into the lives of these enigmatic animals. Alongside the familiar Great White and Hammerhead sharks, Parker describes such strange creatures as the Wobbegongs, Cookiecutters, Cowsharks and Sleepers. Several sections focus on human‐shark interactions and the place sharks hold within popular human culture.

Parker explains complex physiological structures and processes simply and clearly, providing an entertaining and educational read. For the novice reader Parker takes care to distinguish the scientific use of terms from their everyday use. For example (p. 14) “The frilled shark and the horned shark are also considered...