{"product_id":"sharks-skates-rays-and-chimeras-of-british-columbia-paperback","title":"Sharks, Skates, Rays and Chimeras of British Columbia - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJackie King\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eGordon McFarlane\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eAndy Murch\u003c\/b\u003e (Photographer)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe only current field guide to sharks and rays of the West Coast of British Columbia.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSharks \u003c\/i\u003e The very mention of the word conjures up images of dangerous creatures with a voracious appetite. This public image couldn't be farther from the truth for a vast majority of shark species: most are cautious and placid, and many inhabit waters that exclude them from human contact. Much fear of sharks is driven by media reports or films that sensationalize shark attacks, despite the rarity of such occurrences. So much about sharks, and their relatives, makes them fascinating, and we still have much to learn.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is for everyone interested in learning more about sharks and their relatives. It provides the most accurate and up-to-date information on chondrichthyans in British Columbia waters, including detailed species descriptions and identification information. Richly illustrated and with underwater photographs by Andy Murch, \u003ci\u003eSharks, Skates, Rays and Chimeras of British Columbia\u003c\/i\u003e presents sharks and their relatives as valuable members of our coastal fish community, worthy of respect, study, admiration and protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGordon McFarlane\u003c\/b\u003e is a scientist emeritus at the Pacific Biological Station. \u003cb\u003eDr. Jackie King\u003c\/b\u003e is a research scientist with Fisheries and Oceans Canada at the Pacific Biological Station in Nanaimo, BC. \u003cb\u003eAndy Murch\u003c\/b\u003e is the CEO and expedition leader at Big Fish Expeditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 232\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 8.4 x 5.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 29, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42729852829759,"sku":"9780772673350","price":23.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/a5df209db0d3dd0eb3b5457ac13929d2.webp?v=1765123850","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/sharks-skates-rays-and-chimeras-of-british-columbia-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}