This important and exciting title represents the first
authoritative volume focussed on pelagic (open ocean) sharks as a
group. Virtually every pelagic shark expert in the world has
contributed to this landmark publication which includes the latest
data and knowledge on pelagic shark biology, fisheries, management,
and conservation.
Pelagic sharks face unprecedented levels of exploitation in all
the world's oceans through both direct fisheries and by-catch, and
effective management for these species is contingent upon solid
science and data, which this book brings together for the first
time. All those involved in shark biology will need to have a copy
of this book.