Creature Files: Sharks by LJ Tracosas give a peek at some of the oldest and most fascinating creatures in earth. Practically unchanged since the time of the great saurians, these predators of the deep will likely continue on long after humanity is gone. Twenty different sharks are discussed, from the fearsome great white, to the terrifying goblin shark, and the large-mouthed basking shark. The very first section takes a look at shark teeth, the forms they can take, and the uses they have. It’s quite fascinating that they near constantly grow and shed teeth. I have a collection of teeth my grandmother and I gathered on beach trips long ago, and the pride of my fossil collection is a megalodon tooth.
Each of the animal ‘snapshots’ has a picture of the shark, and a close-up of its teeth, and gives the distribution/range, size, and weight, as well as a handful of interesting facts. For instance…
- It is the bull shark that accounts for most attacks on humans.
- Greenland sharks are the only known arctic species, and are the slowest species.
- Leopard sharks school, and will mingle with other shark species.
- Whale sharks are both the largest shark species, and the largest species of ocean dwelling fish.
My cubs and I really enjoyed reading this book. We even discovered a shark we’d never heard of- the utterly frightening cookie cutter shark. And the pictures! Absolutely stunning! The wobbegong shark was our favourite. They are pretty neat looking, and the name is just fun to say. Perfect for the nature long child, and anyone who loves sharks.
Read my other LJ Tracosas reviews:
Unlimited Expedition: Mythological Beasts
***Many thanks to Netgalley and Quarto Publishing for providing an egalley in exchange for a fair and honest review.
