| Contents Notes |
Using this guide -- General anatomy of sharks -- General anatomy of skates -- General anatomy of egg cases -- Key to the sharks, skates, and ratfish of Alaska -- Key to egg cases of Alaska chondrichthyans -- Ratfish description -- Shark descriptions -- Skate descriptions -- Photos of Alaska sharks -- Illustrations of teeth of Alaska sharks -- Photos of Alaska skates -- Glossary. "This book is the only comprehensive guide to 25 shark, skate, and ratfish species known to inhabit Alaska waters. Notes on identifying characteristics and life history are accompanied by color photos and drawings of nine shark, fifteen skate, and one ratfish species. Maps show ranges, and keys are provided to identify each species as well as skate egg cases. Printed on water-resistant paper for heavy use in the field, the guide is valuable to scientists, fishery managers, naturalists, science educators, ocean adventure cruisers, divers, fishermen, seafood processors, and anyone fascinated by the world's marine life"--Book jacket. |
