David Shiffman: Why sharks matter: a deep dive with the world's most misunderstood predator

Abstract

"An award-winning scientist and science educator takes readers on a tour of the world of shark research and conservation, explaining how to protect the world's most misunderstood animals and why we should do so."-- Shark basics, and fun facts to keep you reading -- Sharks are not a threat to humans -- The ecological significance of sharks -- What are the threats to sharks and how threatened are they? -- How can we protect sharks? -- Sustainable fisheries for shark conservation : target-based policies -- Fishing and trade bans for shark conservation : limit-based policies -- How are scientists helping sharks? -- How are environmentalists helping sharks? -- How can you help sharks? (dos and please just don'ts).