# The Shark Watcher's Manual by Gallagher Austin (Paperback)

**The ultimate illustrated handbook to seeing sharks in the wild**  
  
An ocean encounter with a shark is one of nature’s most awesome experiences. There is no better way to understand sharks than to get up close and personal with great whites, hammerheads, and tiger sharks. _The Shark Watcher’s Manual_ provides a complete handbook for encountering and studying these magnificent creatures in the wild. It covers everything the shark enthusiast needs to know about diving, conservation, safety, and photography. Written by a world-renowned authority, this is the essential companion for newcomers to shark watching and seasoned divers, offering an authoritative, fact-filled guide to finding and identifying sharks of all kinds.

-   Gives readers a foundation in the natural history of sharks while debunking common myths
-   Shares invaluable tips from an experienced shark diver and photographer
-   Provides an essential illustrated guide to identifying and encountering 24 of the most sought-after species
-   Features a detailed directory of more than 170 of the world’s very best shark watching sites, with information on species hot spots, times to travel, and regional conservation efforts
-   Includes a wealth of photos, infographics, and maps
-   A must for divers, ecotourists, and armchair travelers

## Details

- **Price:** 26.5 GBP
- **Vendor:** Princeton University Press
- **Type:** Gallagher Austin
- **Tags:** All Books, Nature

## Variants

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| Default Title | 26.50 GBP | In stock |

## Images

- The Shark Watcher's Manual by Gallagher Austin (Paperback) cover

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