Green Guide: Sharks of Australia

The Australian Green Guides have been created for wildlife enthusiasts of all ages. The most commonly asked questions are answered with particular emphasis on fascinating behavioural insights into both common and unusual creatures. The pages are alive with entertaining and informative text accompanied by exciting action photography.

Kelvin Aitken has been captivated by marine life from an early age. He now uses his training as a commercial photographer to record the fascinating animals beneath the sea. Travelling to all the world's major oceans, he specializes in photographing his favorite animals, sharks as well as other large marine creatures such as whales and dolphins. Kelvin's images have won him many professional national and international awards such as the prestigious BBC Wildlife awards in London. He currently resides in Melbourne.

An Introduction to Sharks and Rays 4 Horn Sharks 8 Carpet Sharks 14 Mackerel Sharks 28 Ground Sharks 38 Other Sharks 56 Rays 70 Chimaeras 88 A checklist of Australian Sharks, Rays and Chimaeras 94 Index 96 Further Reading, Operators for Encounters 97