Topics in Shark Biology
Behavior
Of all aspects of shark biology, behavior is perhaps the most fascinating. The essays collected here explore what sharks do and why they do it.
Distribution and Ecology
Where sharks live is shaped by their body form and feeding capabilities. The essays in this section explore aspects of how and why sharks live where they do.
Diversity
Sharks and rays are incredibly diverse, embracing an astonishing variety of
forms and lifestyles. Essays collected here explore selected vignettes of
this fascinating topic.
Life History
How sharks earn a living in the sea is explored in this section, with particular emphasis on feeding and reproductive biology.
Name Games
Scientific and vernacular names are conceptual 'handles' for making sense about the natural world. Although changes in usage may frustrate, they often point to some fascinating but little-known histories. Selected name histories are explored in this section.
Physiology
Stripped of jargon, shark physiology is accessible and fascinating. The essays collected here explore the elegant ways in which sharks solve environmental challenges.
Record-Breakers
Everyone loves extremes — the biggest, the smallest, the fastest, and so on. The essays collected here explore record-breakers among sharks and rays.
Safety
As dire threats to human life and limb go, sharks and stingrays are among the least of our worries. But there is no denying that we share a morbid curiosity about shark attack and stingray envenomations. Here's what you need to know to reduce your risk even further.
Sensory Biology
The sensory capabilities of sharks dwarf our own, often staggering the imagination. Sharks experience sight, sound, smell, taste, touch, and special senses completely alien to our experience. How sharks detect and respond to environmental cues is explored in this section.
