Discover the mighty fish that have ruled the oceans since prehistoric times in this picturepacked guide to the extraordinary shark family. Did you know that sharks first appeared in the oceans 200 million years before the dinosaurs and that they have an electrical sixth sense that helps them locate their prey How dangerous is a great white shark Can a whale shark really grow as big as a city bus If you find yourself seeking the answers to these questions then this may be the book for youDiscover where they live why they are hunted and what can be done to protect them. The book even takes you inside a shark to learn how it eats and breathes. It explains too how they can swim so fast and how different tail shapes affect the way each species moves. Youll see for yourself how a lemon shark is born and which looks stranger the hammerhead or the horn shark. Learn too about their relatives the manta rays and skates.Throughout the pages of this newly revised incredible history book you can expect to findUp to 20 per cent new images including photography and updated diagramsAll information updated by expert consultantsPacked with amazing facts infographics statistics and timelinesIncludes brand new eyewitness accounts from experts in the fieldSo whats new Part of DKs bestselling Eyewitness series this popular title has been reinvigorated for the next generation of informationseekers and stayathome explorers with a fresh new look up to 20 per cent new images including photography and updated diagrams updated information and a new eyewitness feature with fascinating firsthand accounts from experts in the field.Explore the seriesGlobally the Eyewitness series has sold more than 50 million copies over 30 years. Join the journey to combat climate change with Eyewitness Climate Change or take a trip aboard the most famous ship in history with Eyewitness Titanic.