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Sharks of the Open Ocean: Biology, Fisheries and Conservation

ISBN: 978-1-444-30252-3

January 2009

Wiley-Blackwell

536 pages

Description
This important and exciting title represents the first authoritative volume focussed on pelagic (open ocean) sharks as a group. Virtually every pelagic shark expert in the world has contributed to this landmark publication which includes the latest data and knowledge on pelagic shark biology, fisheries, management, and conservation.

Pelagic sharks face unprecedented levels of exploitation in all the world's oceans through both direct fisheries and by-catch, and effective management for these species is contingent upon solid science and data, which this book brings together for the first time. All those involved in shark biology will need to have a copy of this book.

About the Author
Merry Camhi, IUCN Sharks Specialist Group, USA

Ellen Pikitch, Pew Institute for Ocean Science, USA

Elizabeth Babcock, Pew Institute for Ocean Science, USA

Features
● First time this information has been drawn together
● Contributions from the world’s leading shark experts and researchers
● Sharks make up a vital part of ocean ecosystems
● Sharks are very important in commercial and recreational fisheries