Dorsal fin rises ... Jagged teeth chomp ... Meet the shark! Brimming with vivid photos and scientific facts, Sharks treats middle-grade researchers and wild animal lovers to a comprehensive profile of these fantastic fish. It covers zoology topics such as anatomy, diet, ocean habitat, and life cycle, as well as species conservation efforts and the marine predators' relationships with humans throughout history. Sidebars, a range map, and a glossary support the main text, while a Hawaiian shark tale adds a cross-curricular cultural layer to the title.