Since people have been going to the sea, they have been in awe of sharks. Michael Bright's exploration of the latest findings from research groups worldwide reveals sharks to be much more than just mindless, killing machines. It shows how they are the product of over 450 million years of evolution, honed to perfection as some of the sea's most sophisticated predators. Spectacular photographs help turn a creature that scared us into one that inspires. Stunningly illustrated throughout, Sharks is an accessible and vivid introduction to these fascinating and often misrepresented animals.