The
book also includes 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.
This
192 page full-color book includes over 400 vivid photos and offers a wealth of
information about the nearly 500 species of sharks. Sharkopedia is the
ultimate comprehensive resource for shark fans of all ages and explains
everything there is to know about these amazing underwater predators. Its
chapters dive into areas such as:
·
Shark
Anatomy and Senses
–Explore shark parts, skin, muscles, fins, gills, hearing, taste and touch.
·
Feeding
Habits – What’s
the name of the shark that takes small, cookie shaped bites out of its prey?
·
Record
Breakers – Which
shark can live over 200 years?
·
Shark
Behavior – Do
sharks sleep?
·
Shark
Conservation –
Rather than being afraid of sharks, people should be afraid for sharks, as
their populations are seriously threatened. Scientists, legislators and
advocates—people who love sharks—are working to protect sharks in many ways.
In
addition, Sharkopedia is filled with information about some of the most
infamous sharks, including the Great White, Bull and Tiger. 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.
“New
advances in technology have allowed scientists to learn a great deal about sharks
and one thing is abundantly clear – sharks are not the mindless monsters of the
deep that many thought them to be,” said Dehart. “Whether you are fascinated or
frightened by sharks, Sharkopedia showcases these amazing animals and
allows us to captivate audiences year round outside of the water.”
For cover art,
images, book requests and interviews, please contact:
Sharkopedia:
The Complete Guide to Everything Shark
Time Home
Entertainment Inc. and Discovery Channel
$19.95 US
Hardcover
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About Time Home
Entertainment Inc.
Time Home Entertainment Inc.
(THEI), the book publishing division of Time Inc, creates and leverages
editorial content across multiple platforms, including books, bookazines,
e-books and calendars, in partnership with such Time Inc brands as TIME,
People, Sports Illustrated, Life, Fortune, Essence
and Entertainment Weekly. Recent New York Times bestsellers
include Sports Illustrated’s The Football Book, Life 75 Years,
and Kostya Kennedy’s 56: Joe DiMaggio and the Last Magic Number in
Sports. THEI also publishes a range of books under licensed third party
brands from MAD magazine to Guitar World.
About Discovery
Channel
Discovery Channel is dedicated to
creating the highest quality non-fiction content that informs and entertains
its consumers about the world in all its wonder, diversity and amazement.
The network, which is distributed to 100.1 million U.S. homes, can be seen in
over 180 countries, offering a signature mix of compelling, high-end production
values and vivid cinematography across genres including, science and
technology, exploration, adventure, history and in-depth, behind-the-scenes
glimpses at the people, places and organizations that shape and share our
world. For more information, please visit www.discovery.com.
About Shark
Week
Discovery Channel's Shark Week,
which first aired on July 27, 1987, is a weeklong series of feature television
programs dedicated to sharks held annually. Originally developed to help the
average person have a greater respect for sharks, Shark Week is now broadcast
in over 72 countries.
About
Andy Dehart
Andy Dehart has more than 20 years of experience
working with sharks, and other aquatic species. In his current role as
Director of Husbandry with Ripley Entertainment, Inc., Dehart is responsible
for the design and development of live animal exhibits for the all new Ripley’s
Aquarium of Canada, opening in Toronto, Canada in summer 2013. He also leads
the Aquarium’s husbandry team in the long-term
care of the animals in the exhibits, while overseeing water chemistry,
nutrition, life support operation, and animal enrichment. Dehart’s knowledge of, and
passion for sharks has led him to serve as Shark Advisory to Discovery Channel,
and has made a number of high-profile media appearances including “Today,”
“The Early Show,” “NBC Nightly News,” “The O’Reilly Factor,” “The Situation
Room with Wolf Blitzer” and USA Today.
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