Sharks in Danger - Global Shark Conservation Status with Reference to Management Plans and Legislation (Paperback)

This book reviews the current status of, and threats to, shark populations globally with special reference to the basking shark and the great white shark. This book outlines why sharks are a valuable resource, identifies threats to sharks and where they occur and reviews what we need to know about sharks in order to protect them. Fisheries management procedures are investigated to target areas requiring future research and implementation. Conservation initiatives, legislation, and international agreements are reviewed and future measures suggested. Case histories on the basking shark and the great white shark detail threats specific to these species and identify research and management requirements.

General

Imprint:	Universal Publishers
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	December 2001
First published:	December 2001
Authors:	Rachel Cunningham-Day
Dimensions:	216 x 153 x 15mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	228
ISBN-13:	978-1-58112-652-5
Categories:	Books > Sport & Leisure > Natural history, country life & pets > Wild animals > Aquatic creatures > General
LSN:	1-58112-652-2
Barcode:	9781581126525

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