k7931Those who know sharks know not just how fascinating they are but also how remarkably diverse they are from species to species as well. To come to understand this for yourself, it’s best to consult a comprehensive field guide – and when it comes to field guides to sharks, none can compare to the Princeton Field Guides series volume Sharks of the World by Leonard Compagno, Marc Dando, and Sarah Fowler.

Originally published in 2005, Princeton‘s Sharks of the World includes descriptions (complete with full color illustrations, line drawings, and maps) for over 440 different species, as well as a wealth of supplementary information on their behavior, reproduction, diet, and similarly relevant topics.

The editors of Choice magazine thought so highly of Sharks of the World that they named it one of their Outstanding Academic Titles for 2005. Looking through it, it’s not at all difficult to understand why.