Discover the true story about sharks. Sharks have long inspired our admiration and fear. For centuries, weve sought to know more about these mysterious fishes, yet they remain little known and misunderstood. Slowly, as we probe their remote world, were learning more about these elusive fishes, how they live and why they behave the way they do. As technology lets us spend more time observing sharks in the wild and in aquariums, long-held misconceptions are being dispelled. In these beautifully illustrated pages, youll come to know the sharks and rays of the Pacific coast, and discover that its sharks, not us, who have the most to fear. Monterey Bay Aquariums Natural History Series brings you closer to the living marine and coastal communities of the nations largest marine sanctuary, where youll come face to face with some of the more interesting residents. Produced by the Monterey Bay Aquarium Press, these books will stimulate your curiosity and understanding of the natural world.