Sharks, Rays and Chimaeras of California.

Berkley: University of California Press, 2003.
Octavo, paperback, 285 pp. colour illustrations, line drawings.

WAS $42. This guide is the only complete reference to the sharks, rays, and chimaeras found in California's waters-- from the intertidal zone to 500 miles offshore. o Species accounts give information on habitat and range, natural history, interactions with humans, nomenclature, and further references o 68 beautiful color illustrations show each shark, ray, and chimaera; accompanying line drawings highlight differences in teeth, underside of the head, and egg cases o Includes information on the California marine environment, ecology and conservation, and shark biology