Did you know that some hammerhead sharks intentionally suntan to darken their skin for tactical advantage under water? Neither did I until I uncovered all the fascinating facts in Sharkopedia: The Complete Guide To Everything Shark.
Shark Week, an annual week of dedicated shark programs on the Discovery Channel, is a favored event in our household. Like many boys, my sons are completely fascinated with the adventures and tales of shark lore. Though I’d rather not meet one up close, I certainly share their fascination of watching shark documentaries.
Now we can keep our fascination with all things “shark” at our fingertips. Discovering information about shark anatomy, habitats, feeding habits, behavior, life cycle, conservation efforts and everything else we ever wanted to know, including the interesting fact that sharks are more in danger from us, than we are from them.
Filled with over 400 photographs and informative illustrations, Sharkopedia is a complete guide to the intriguing world of over 500 species of sharks, including the Great White, Bull and Tiger. You’ll learn about the two fastest-swimming sharks, how some sharks get their teeth cleaned, and why tiger sharks are known as “garbage guts.” Readers will get a close-up look at what makes sharks the most fearsome hunters in the ocean, read about the Great White “Ring of Death,” and much more.
Highlights also include an introduction and special contributions from shark expert and marine biologist Andy Dehart, a regular contributor to Discovery’s popular week-long TV event, Shark Week.
Sharkopedia is a excellent addition to our Rural Mom bookshelf and I have no doubt the pages will be dog-eared in no time! For the school year, this guide is also an excellent reference to use for impromptu school projects or speech preparation- a subject matter my sons are guaranteed to be interested in studying up on.
For more information on Sharkopedia, visit www.sharkopedia.com
I was watching Isle of Jaws and answering the Sharkopedia quizzes. One of them was if it was true that sharks were the ocean’s biggest predators. I answered “no”..and the answer given was “yes”. I don’t agree because the orcas are predators and bigger. As a matter of fact, they have been known to kill great whites. I am a 70 yr. Old grandma who has been watching Shark week since it began. I used to love to go in the ocean, having been born and lived on an island until 1988 when I moved to Florida. By the way, NatGeo Wild has nothing on you guys.