Of the world's 500 shark species, 182 are found around Australia and over 70 of those don't live anywhere else. Protecting these species is crucial for maintaining balanced marine communities. We humans have made enormous progress in protecting our most precious resource - wild nature - but much more needs to be done. So let's listen to what nature is telling us!
Swim alongside the many Australian sharks, rays and skates that live in the depths of our oceans and waterways. Complete with Mollard’s vivid illustrations, the pages are packed full of fascinating facts about the infamous Great White Shark or the Giant Manta Ray - and even those you may have never heard of such as Dazzling Deep-Sea Ghost Sharks, Enchanting Eastern Angel sharks or Sassy Southern Fiddler Rays.
Featuring anatomically correct illustrations and bite size facts, this is the perfect resource for little and big learners eager to learn about these fascinating underwater creatures!
Other books in the series include:
- What’s That? Australian Birds. From lyrebirds and emus to the famous kookaburra and magpie.
- What’s That? Australian Mammals. From quirky quolls to distinctive dugongs.
- What’s That? Australian Reptiles. From blue-tongue lizards and skinks to slithering snakes.
- What’s That? Australian Frogs, Toads & Newts. Cane toads, newts and turtle frogs just to name a few!
- What’s That? Australian Spiders. From orb weavers to hairy tarantulas.
- What’s That? Australian Insects. From dragonflies and praying mantises to cockroaches and wasps.
- What’s That? Australian Whales, Dolphins & Porpoises. From humpback whales and killer whales to giant blue whales and spinner dolphins.
What’s That? Australian Sharks, Rays & Skates is the 7th installment in Mollard’s bestselling series!