Marine Life & Conservation
Book Review: Sharks of the Shallows
Sharks of the Shallows is a hardback coffee table book that features information and images of the sharks found in the waters of The Bahamas and Florida. Whilst the book has been written by Jeffrey Carrier, the images within are credited to three photographers Andy Murch, Jillian Morris and Duncan Brake.
The first thing you notice is the quality of the print production, with thick pages, well-spaced text and quality images throughout.
The book starts with a general introduction to sharks and their relatives. This chapter covers the biology of sharks and how they have evolved their incredible senses and the threats that they face in the world today. The pages contain a great deal of information about shark conservation too. The book is suitable for anyone interested in sharks, from kids just starting their education to shark-obsessed adults like myself!
The second part of the book covers some of the specific shark species in more detail. Some of the species in the book are rare or occasional visitors to these waters, and others can be easily found. For each, there is an information box giving the common and Latin names, along with a description and information about distribution, reproduction, feeding, behaviour and conservation. Each chapter has a wealth of images to go with the information, showing the sharks in their natural habitat.
These chapters cover a large number of shark species, just showing how important the waters in this area are to shark conservation. Twenty-Two species are covered individually in the second section of the book, from the huge species such as Whalesharks and Basking Sharks to the common, and smaller, nurse sharks that can be found on nearly every dive in this region. The third section of the book covers skates and rays, again with stunning images to accompany the information about each of the species included.
Sharks of the Shallows is the first book dedicated to the sharks of this region. It is full of interesting facts about sharks in general, and more specific details, such as the reason for the bizarre shape of the hammerhead sharks. There is so much information in this book, accompanied by well thought-out and stunning images, that this is a publication that any shark lover will want on their shelves.
Sharks of the Shallows: Coastal Species in Florida and the Bahamas
- Jeffrey C. Carrier
- Photographs by Andy Murch, Jillian Morris, and Duncan Brake
- Hardback, 212 pages 239 colour plates
- ISBN: 9781421422947 £26.00
The Shark Trust is excited to announce that, for two more days only, all donations, large or small, will be doubled in the Big Give Green Match Fund!
Donate to Basking in Nature: Sighting Giants
The Shark Trust is hoping to raise £10k which will be doubled to £20k. This will go towards Basking in Nature: Sighting Giants. And they need YOUR help to reach they’re goal.
The Shark Trust’s citizen science project is to monitor and assess basking sharks through sightings; encouraging data collection, community engagement, and promoting nature accessibility. This initiative aims to enhance health and wellbeing by fostering a deeper connection with British Sharks.
Campaign Aims
- Increase citizen science reporting of Basking Sharks and other shark sightings to help inform shark and ray conservation.
- Provide educational talks about the diverse range of sharks and rays in British waters and accessible identification guides!
- Create engaging and fun information panels on how to ID the amazing sharks and rays we have on our doorstep! These can be used on coastal paths around the Southwest. With activities and information on how you can make a difference for sharks and rays!
- Promote mental wellbeing through increasing time in nature and discovering the wonders beneath the waves!
Donate, and double your impact. Click Here
Marine Life & Conservation
Leading UK-based shark conservation charity, the Shark Trust, is delighted to announce tour operator Diverse Travel as a Corporate Patron
Corporate Patrons provide a valuable boost to the work of The Shark Trust. The Trust team works globally to safeguard the future of sharks, and their close cousins, the skates and rays, engaging with a global network of scientists, policymakers, conservation professionals, businesses and supporters to further shark conservation.
Specialist tour operator Diverse Travel has operated since 2014 and is committed to offering its guests high quality, sustainable scuba diving holidays worldwide. Working together with the Shark Trust will enable both organisations to widen engagement and encourage divers and snorkellers to actively get involved in shark conservation.
“Sharks are truly at the heart of every diver and at Diverse Travel, we absolutely share that passion. There is nothing like seeing a shark in the wild – it’s a moment that stays with you forever!” says Holly Bredin, Sales & Marketing Manager, Diverse Travel.
“We’re delighted to celebrate our 10th year of business by becoming a Corporate Patron of the Shark Trust. This is an exciting partnership for Diverse and our guests. We will be donating on behalf of every person who books a holiday with us to contribute towards their vital shark conservation initiatives around the world. We will also be working together with the Trust to inspire divers, snorkellers and other travellers to take an active role – at home and abroad – in citizen science projects and other activities.”
Paul Cox, CEO of The Shark Trust, said:
“It’s an exciting partnership and we’re thrilled to be working with Diverse Travel to enable more divers and travellers to get involved with sharks and shark conservation. Sharks face considerable conservation challenges but, through collaboration and collective action, we can secure a brighter future for sharks and their ocean home. This new partnership takes us one more valuable step towards that goal.”
For more information about the Shark Trust visit their website here.
For more about Diverse Travel click here.
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