The Requiem Shark

Author : Nicholas Griffin
Publisher : Abacus
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2014-04-03
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780349140537

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The Requiem Shark by Nicholas Griffin Pdf

Set in the 18th century's Golden Age of Piracy, THE REQUIEM SHARK is the tale of a young recruit, William Williams and his forced apprenticeship to Bartholomew Roberts, slaver turned pirate Captain. Enlisted first as a musician, then as the Captain's biographer, Williams learns to negotiate the seas of the Caribbean and West Africa recording their conflicts with the merchantmen and whores, tribesmen and soldiers that populated the ends of the known world. Influenced by shipmates, from the learned Dr Scudamore to Innocent, ex-slave and sole member of his own religion, Williams struggles to justify his own position within the Royal Fortune, as the British Navy hunt them down and the fanatical Captain Roberts drives the ship onwards to the ultimate prize - the mysterious treasure ship... Rich in historical detail and based upon the last years of the most successful pirate known to history, THE REQUIEM SHARK is a gripping adventure set in a brutal environment dominated by gold, disease and blood.

Author : Mark Grace
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Carcharhinidae
ISBN : UCSD:31822033853243

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Field Guide to Requiem Sharks (Elasmobranchiomorphi:Carcharhinidae) of the Western North Atlantic by Mark Grace Pdf

Author : W. E. Burnette
Publisher : Outskirts Press
Page : 378 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2015-03-25
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781478748229

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Requiem Shark by W. E. Burnette Pdf

Requiem Shark is an adventure story with likable characters, an exotic setting, and a shark. The story goes something like this: When an old surfer is killed by a big bull shark off the Florida coast, an odd collection of footloose misfits is drawn to the beach where he died—two friends who served with him in Vietnam, two 30-something wildlife journalists drawn by the chance of a story to jumpstart their careers, and Kelli Ryder, a seventeen-year-old dropout with high school behind her and an uncertain future ahead, whose heroic attempt to take the shark’s victim away from it makes front-page news. Together they become an uneasy and contentious fellowship on a mission of revenge or redemption or renewal—none of them is sure which. And as they set out aboard a barely seaworthy 45-foot research vessel to hunt sharks, Kelli’s selfless courage and obdurate optimism rekindle long-extinguished fires in her older companions. She leads them on an odyssey down the Indian River Lagoon through one of the most diverse coastal ecosystems in the world, westward on the Okeechobee Waterway into a hurricane clawing its way ashore on the Gulf Coast, and onto a sun-blasted inland sea on the edge of the Everglades where they confront—in the form of the very shark that Kelli has already faced once—their pasts, their problems, and their destinies.

Author : Patrick Buchanan
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 1973
Category : Shock, Ben (Fictitious character)
ISBN : UOM:39015008999990

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A Requiem of Sharks by Patrick Buchanan Pdf

Author : Mark Grace
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Carcharhinidae
ISBN : OCLC:248803334

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Field Guide to Requiem Sharks (Elasmobranchiomorphi: Carcharhinidae) of the Western North Atlantic by Mark Grace Pdf

Author : David A. Ebert,Marc Dando
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 433 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2024-05-07
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780691249025

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Field Guide to Sharks, Rays and Chimaeras of the East Coast of North America by David A. Ebert,Marc Dando Pdf

The definitive field guide to all the sharks, rays and chimaeras of eastern North America The waters off the East Coast of North America are home to an amazing variety of sharks, rays and chimaeras. This groundbreaking, comprehensive and easy-to-use field guide covers all 173 species found along the eastern seaboard of the United States and Canada, including Bermuda and the Bahamas, and extending into the Gulf of Mexico to the Yucatan Peninsula. These are all the species that are encountered in the shallow waters of estuaries and coasts and in the open ocean, including rarely seen deepsea species. Lavishly illustrated throughout, this must-have guide includes detailed species accounts describing key identification features, habitat, biology and status. It also features illustrated key guides that enable users to accurately identify species, comparison plates of similar species, dentition plates and illustrations of egg cases, where known. This an essential guide for fisheries management, trade regulation and shark conservation. The first field guide to cover all 173 species Features hundreds of color illustrations and photos Describes key features, habitat, biology and status Includes depth guides, at-a-glance icons and distribution maps Offers illustrated key guides, species comparisons and dentition plates

Author : David A. Ebert,Marc Dando,Sarah Fowler
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2021-08-24
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780691218755

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A Pocket Guide to Sharks of the World by David A. Ebert,Marc Dando,Sarah Fowler Pdf

An updated and comprehensive guide identifying all of the world's sharks Sharks are some of the most misunderstood animals on the planet. We still have a lot to learn about these fascinating creatures, which are more seriously threatened with extinction and in greater need of conservation and management than any other major group of vertebrates. A Pocket Guide to Sharks of the World is the only field guide to identify, illustrate, and describe every known shark species. Its compact format makes it handy for many situations, including recognizing living species, fishery catches, or parts sold at markets. This expanded second edition presents lavish images, details on newly discovered species, and updated text throughout. The book contains useful sections on identifying shark teeth and the shark fins most commonly encountered in the fin trade, and takes a look at shark biology, ecology, and conservation. A Pocket Guide to Sharks of the World will be an essential resource and definitive reference for years to come. An updated guide to all of the world’s sharks Each species is illustrated and described Handy, compact format with concise text Useful sections on the identification of shark teeth and fins

Author : David A. Ebert,Sarah Fowler
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2014-06-16
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780957394667

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An Illustrated Pocket Guide to the Sharks of the World by David A. Ebert,Sarah Fowler Pdf

Sharks are probably the most misunderstood animals on the planet. We all still have a lot to learn about these fascinating creatures, which are sadly more seriously threatened with extinction and in greater need of conservation and management action than any other major group of vertebrates. We have produced this guide not just because we and so many other people love sharks. It is also because their identification, whether of living animals, fishery catches or body parts sold at markets, is an essential tool to support shark conservation, fisheries management and international trade regulation, prevent further depletion of stocks, and enable their recovery. ● the first pocket guide to all 501 shark species ● all species illustrated and described ● handy, compact format with concise text ● a six-page guide to shark teeth identification ● an eight-page guide to the identification of the shark fins most commonly encountered in the fin trade Colour plates are by Marc Dando from the hugely acclaimed Sharks of the World: A Fully Illustrated Guide.

Author : Patrick Buchanan
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1973
Category : Shock, Ben (Fictitious character)
ISBN : 0051535408

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A Requiem of Sharks by Patrick Buchanan Pdf

Author : David A. Ebert,Marc Dando,Sarah Fowler
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 624 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2021-07-20
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780691210872

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Sharks of the World by David A. Ebert,Marc Dando,Sarah Fowler Pdf

The most comprehensive reference guide to the world's sharks—now fully revised and updated Sharks of the World is the essential illustrated guide for anyone interested in these magnificent creatures. Now fully revised and updated, it covers 536 of the world's shark species and is packed with colour illustrations, colour photos and informative diagrams. This comprehensive, easy-to-use reference guide incorporates the latest taxonomic revisions of many shark families, featuring many species that were only described in recent years. It also includes a completely revised and expanded introduction and updated line drawings throughout. Covers 536 shark species from around the world Features updated species accounts, illustrations and maps Gives an illustrated overview of shark biology, ecology and conservation Includes fin identification guides Provides a colour distribution map for every species

Author : Jose I. Castro
Publisher : OUP USA
Page : 628 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2011-07-28
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780195392944

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The Sharks of North America by Jose I. Castro Pdf

A complete reference to all the sharks inhabiting North American waters, with excellent color illustrations of all the species.

Author : Heather Moore Niver
Publisher : Enslow Publishing, LLC
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2016-07-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780766077126

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Bull Sharks After Dark by Heather Moore Niver Pdf

Full-color images, fun facts, and informational text will bring readers into the secret world of bull sharks. This solitary hunter inhabits shallow areas of warm coastal waters throughout the world. Engaging text highlights this predator’s habitat, diet, family life, and hunting style. A safety section educates readers about the possible dangers of encountering this fish in the wild.

Author : Daniel C. Abel
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2024-05-28
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780691252629

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Sharkpedia by Daniel C. Abel Pdf

A fun, pocket-size A–Z treasury about sharks, featuring fascinating, little-known facts and captivating illustrations Sharkpedia is an entertaining and enlightening celebration of sharks featuring close to 100 entries, based on the latest knowledge and enriched by original illustrations. Avoiding tired factoids, shark authority Daniel Abel gives new bite to essential information about sharks, including their adaptations as top predators, 450-million-year evolution, behavioral complexity, ecological importance, existential threats, and often sensationalized appearances in popular culture, from Jaws to Shark Week. The notion that sharks are insatiable killing machines is a toothless myth—yet the fear of shark attacks still holds on to many people like a set of locked jaws. Sharkpedia reveals that sharks are much less to be feared—and much more interesting, complicated, and important—than many realize. Filled with compelling stories, Sharkpedia debunks shark myths (for example, that sharks are large and coastal when in fact most are small and inhabit the deep sea), describes their lives (where and how long they live, how many offspring they have, what they eat, and how their bodies function), introduces a variety of iconic and obscure species (such as the Happy Eddie Shyshark), explores our love/hate relationship with sharks, and much more. With charming drawings by leading shark artist Marc Dando, Sharkpedia is a scientific and cultural treasure trove that will leave you with new insights about these remarkable animals. Dive in! Features a cloth cover with an elaborate foil-stamped design

Author : José Ignacio Castro,Christa M. Woodley,Rebecca L. Brudek,Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Fishes
ISBN : 9251042993

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A Preliminary Evaluation of the Status of Shark Species by José Ignacio Castro,Christa M. Woodley,Rebecca L. Brudek,Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Pdf

The status of shark species is reviewed based on the available data. A review of the history of shark fisheries demonstrates that intensive shark fisheries are not sustainable. Numerous problems are encountered in assessing shark populations: a general lack of biological and fishery data, lack of suitable models, and lack of validated age estimates. Sharks have an unusual combination of biological characteristics: slow growth and delayed maturation, long reproductive cycles, low fecundity and long life spans. These characteristics make them vulnerable to overfishing. A preliminary evaluation of the status of shark species is made on the basis of historical data, the reproductive potential of each species, and the level of exploitation of the species. In this document, exploited shark species are classified numerically according to their vulnerability. The majority of these species are listed as Category 1, indicating that there are not sufficient data to assess the species. Available data indicate that sharks are very vulnerable and are threatened by overexploitation in many parts of the world.

Author : David A. Ebert,Marc Dando
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 385 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2020-12-08
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780691211824

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Field Guide to Sharks, Rays & Chimaeras of Europe and the Mediterranean by David A. Ebert,Marc Dando Pdf

The definitive field guide to all the sharks, rays and chimaeras of the European Atlantic and Mediterranean The waters of the northeast Atlantic and Mediterranean Sea are home to an amazing variety of sharks, rays and chimaeras. This comprehensive and easy-to-use field guide covers all 146 species found in the Mediterranean, the waters of the European Atlantic and Iceland, along all the Scandinavian coasts, in the Black Sea and as far south as the Canary Islands. Detailed species accounts describe key identification features, habitat, biology and status. Every species account comes with a colour distribution map, a depth guide, at-a-glance icons and colour illustrations. This must-have field guide also features illustrated key guides that enable you to accurately identify down to species, comparison plates of similar species, illustrations of eggcases where known and plates of teeth. The first field guide to cover all 146 species Features hundreds of colour illustrations, photos, maps and diagrams Describes key features, habitat, biology and status Includes depth guides, at-a-glance icons, key guides and teeth plates