Dislosure: This is a sponsored review. A book was provided for review & giveaway courtesy of Time Home Entertainment & Discovery Channel. All opinions are my own.
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“TIME Home Entertainment, Inc has teamed up with Discovery Channel to create Sharkopedia: The Complete Guide to Everything Shark—a book full of captivating photos and the coolest facts about the world’s most astonishing and feared creatures.
The book also includes an introduction and special contributions from shark expert and marine biologist Andy Dehart, a regular contributor to Discovery’s popular week-long TV event, Shark Week.
This 192 page full-color book includes over 400 vivid photos and offers a wealth of information about the nearly 500 species of sharks. Sharkopedia is the ultimate comprehensive resource for shark fans of all ages and explains everything there is to know about these amazing underwater predators. Its chapters dive into areas such as:
- Shark Anatomy and Senses –Explore shark parts, skin, muscles, fins, gills, hearing, taste and touch.
- Feeding Habits – What’s the name of the shark that takes small, cookie shaped bites out of its prey?
- Record Breakers – Which shark can live over 200 years?
- Shark Behavior – Do sharks sleep?
- Shark Conservation – Rather than being afraid of sharks, people should be afraid for sharks, as their populations are seriously threatened. Scientists, legislators and advocates—people who love sharks—are working to protect sharks in many ways.
In addition, Sharkopedia is filled with information about some of the most infamous sharks, including the Great White, Bull and Tiger. Learn about the two fastest-swimming sharks, how some sharks get their teeth cleaned, and why tiger sharks are known as “garbage guts.”
Readers will get a close-up look at what makes sharks the most fearsome hunters in the ocean, read about the Great White “Ring of Death,” and much more.”
“New advances in technology have allowed scientists to learn a great deal about sharks and one thing is abundantly clear – sharks are not the mindless monsters of the deep that many thought them to be,” said Dehart. “Whether you are fascinated or frightened by sharks, Sharkopedia showcases these amazing animals and allows us to captivate audiences year round outside of the water.”
The Verdict
My kids & I have been having an awesome time checking this book out. It has such an abundance of information that it’s going to keep us busy for months. There is information on: Shark anatomy, shark orders, different types of sharks & their traits, their teeth, their social network.. any question you have about sharks can probably be answered with this book. Every page is filled with amazing photographs of these creatures. Some of them seem as though they could jump right out of the pages.
To put it shortly, this is the kind of book that if you read it as a kid you’d remember it your entire life. It’s that cool.
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Where to Purchase
Sharkopedia (Time Home Entertainment, Inc.; $19.95 US) is available at www.sharkopedia.com and wherever books are sold.
My personal suggestion is Amazon.com where you will currently find it for only $14.36 plus free shipping (on orders over $25) This would make an AWESOME gift for any shark lover.
About Shark Week
Discovery Channel’s Shark Week, which first aired on July 27, 1987, is a weeklong series of feature television programs dedicated to sharks held annually. Originally developed to help the average person have a greater respect for sharks, Shark Week is now broadcast in over 72 countries. Learn more & find tons of videos here: http://dsc.discovery.com/tv-shows/shark-week or connect with other fans online at: https://www.facebook.com/sharkweek
Shark week kicks off on Sunday August 4th, 2013 at 9/8C
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Its hard to choose a favorite but it would have to be between the leopard shark or whale shark. I would love to see one in real life someday.
My favorite shark is the Great White. It is so magnificent in the power it possesses. I think it is the most people creature on earth. People let their fear of its size dictate their thoughts on the Great White. I hope one day we can over come that and see them for what they really are: magnificent creatures. <3
sand sharks because i caught one
My favorite is the Tiger shark because of the stripes on the adult tiger shark’s back. I like it because its’ one of the most fiercest predators in the sea.
Hammerhead. Thor’s shark
The Bull shark, I love how aggressive they are.
I’m fascinated by the hammerhead shark
I am fascinated by the Great White.
Tiger and Leopard sharks are so pretty.
I think hammerhead sharks are pretty cool looking!
I like the Shortfin Mako shark.
love the whale shark
Great White
I like hammerhead sharks
tiger shark
I love the fearsome Great White!
I think hammerhead sharks are interesting
The Mako shark!
I like whale sharks
I like hammerhead sharks because they look so interesting
Hammerhead
The whale shark.
Oh my gosh. Oh my gosh. Me me me. Shark week starts in 15 minutes. I love the Megladon. They might say it’s extinct but I think there might still be some out there.
I would have to say I really like the Great White. The intelligence these animals have is incredible.
Megaladon, even though they’re exctinct
Blacktip Shark
Bull sharks are my favorite because it amazes me they can live in both salt and fresh waters. kind of scary really.
I like hammerhead sharks.
Hammerhead shark
The megladon is my favorite shark. Probably because it is my son’s favorite and the one he talks about the most.
great white shark
the great white
The Magedalon!
My favorite type of shark is the Great White, but only because they have a lot of teeth, and shed them frequently, so my son and I can find them on the beach 🙂
Hammerhead is my fave
great white or hammerhead. can’t decide!
the great white of course!
The Great White is amazing.
My favorite shark is a Hammerhead.
I guess the Great White because it’s the first that came to mind – my kids are more into the Sharks – this would be for them – I’m more shark-phobia – LOL
A Great White
My favorite type of shark is a Great White.
my favorite is the nurse shark
my favorite shark is the hammerhead
I love watching or reading about great whites
Great White sharks are cool
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The Hammer Head sharks look pretty cool.
Great White
the whale shark
The Hammerhead because they are just so awesome looking.