Amazing world of sharks

"Hammerhead sharks are the youngest of the shark family, yet they are . . . fascinating to shark enthusiasts. Their unusual appearance gives them unique advantages over other shark breeds, but their basic habits leave them at a disadvantage where survival is concerned. Explore their habits, their hunting grounds, and learn where you can swim with them"--Provided by publisher.

Explores bull sharks, including population, behavior, biology, encounter, and more.

Explores blue sharks, including their biology, diet, behavior, encounters, and more.

In this comprehensive guide to the great white shark, you?ll learn about when and why sharks attack (and what to do if you find yourself staring a great white in the face). You?ll also learn about where these incredible creatures create their habitat, what they like (and don?t like) to eat, their mysterious migration patterns, and why scientists have had such a difficult time learning more about the elusive great white. Delve into the biology of exactly what has made it possible for great white sharks to remain top predators for over 400 million years (that?s right?they?ve been around since before dinosaur times). From their mind-blowing sense of smell to their ability to sense electromagnetic fields, great white sharks seem like a work of science fiction, but they couldn?t be any more real.

An introduction to deepwater sharks that features fun facts and discusses population, habitat, senses, traits, diet, behavior, biology, and more.

Flapping their pectoral fins to propel themselves through the water, rays are like the birds of the sea. These gentle giants can be found throughout all the oceans of the world, and they?re likely to pay a visit to humans by hunting for their prey along sandy shorelines. In this book, you?ll learn about four types of rays?stingrays, manta rays, skates, and sawfish. Closely related to sharks, these amazing and unique creatures are a vital part of the ocean?s ecosystem. You?ll learn about where you can go to interact with rays up close?they tend to love human visitors!.

Known for reaching speeds of up to sixty miles per hour, the mako shark is a fierce predator. With its many rows of curved teeth, the mako shark has the incredible ability to hunt vertically, starting at the bottom of the ocean and propelling its body upward to attack its prey. The mako shark's blue topside and white underside allow it to camouflage perfectly into its environment. While mako sharks are apex predators without any natural enemies, humans are causing their population to decline. Look inside to learn how you can take action to defend these amazing hunters!.

Learn about how some sharks are able to live in freshwater instead of saltwater, what they eat, where they live, and which types are aggressive towards humans.

Horses, tires, license plates, and suits of armor?tiger sharks are incredible predators that will eat anything! These vicious creatures are the second-largest sharks in the ocean and are known for their aggressive nature and likelihood to attack. From their ability to detect electric currents in the water to their special organ that allows them to feel movement from other animals, tiger sharks are amazing predators. From the Northeastern United States to the Indian Ocean, these striped sharks are found all over the world, waiting to attack their prey. Find out everything you need to know about tiger sharks, from how they hunt to where you can see one in the wild (if you dare)!.

Known for its whip-like tail and ferocious hunting techniques, the thresher shark is one of the scariest sharks in the sea! Surprisingly, the thresher shark does not hunt with its teeth, but with its amazing tail that is often as long as the shark's entire body. While not aggressive toward humans, thresher sharks herd schools of fish together before attacking multiple fish at one time. In this book, you'll learn about the thresher shark's diet, habitat, and behavior. With links to videos that show you the thresher shark in its natural habitat, you'll be able to experience how these sharks live and hunt. You'll also learn about why the thresher shark population is currently declining and what needs to be done to stop it. Lastly, you'll learn about how you can encounter these amazing animals in the wild?if you dare!.