Detailed species accounts give information on habitat and range, natural history, interactions with humans, nomenclature, and references for this diverse group. The 69 beautiful color illustrations show each shark, ray, and chimaera along with accompanying line drawings that highlight differences in teeth, underside of the head, and egg cases. Includes information on the ecology of the California marine environment along with discussions of issues related to conservation and shark biology.

Author: David A. Ebert