Ghost Sharks
A Fully Illustrated Guide to the Chimaeras of the World
$82.58
- Hardcover
256 pages
- Release Date
5 October 2026
Summary
The first authoritative illustrated reference guide to the world’s ghost sharks.
Ghost sharks, also known as chimaeras, are cartilaginous fish related to sharks and rays sharing a common ancestor dating back some 400 million years. These extraordinary fish are found in virtually every ocean on the planet, and while a few inhabit coastal waters, most live at depths that can make them incredibly difficult to study and observe. This comprehensive reference book covers ev…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780691248974 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0691248974 |
| Author: | Dr. David A. Ebert, Jenny M. Kemper, Brittany Finucci, Dominique A. Didier, Marc Dando |
| Publisher: | Princeton University Press |
| Imprint: | Princeton University Press |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 256 |
| Release Date: | 5 October 2026 |
| Weight: | 0g |
| Dimensions: | 229mm x 216mm |
| Series: | Wild Nature Press |
About The Author
Dr. David A. Ebert
David A. Ebert is Program Director of the Pacific Shark Research Center and a research faculty member at San Jose State University’s Moss Landing Marine Laboratories.
Jenny M. Kemper studies the evolutionary relationships of ghost sharks.
Brittany Finucci is a Fisheries Scientist at the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA) in New Zealand.
Dominique A. Didier is Professor of Biology at Millersville University.
Marc Dando is a scientific illustrator and publisher whose books include Sharks of the World.
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