a ISBN 0-520-22265-2

a ISBN 0-520-23484-7

a Original cataloging agency NEU GrandLibrary

a Classification number QL638.6

b Item number .E24 2003

a Dewey Classification 597.3/17743

a Personal name Ebert David A

a Title Sharks, rays, and chimaeras of California /

c Statement of responsibility, etc David A. Ebert ; illustrated by Mathew D. Squillante.

h Medium BOOK

a Place of publication, distribution, etc Berkeley :

b Name of publisher, distributor, etc University of California Press,

c Date of publication, distribution, etc 2003.

a Extent xiii, 284 p. :

b Other physical details ill. (chiefly col.) ;

c Dimensions 19 cm.

a Series statement California natural history guides ;

v Volume number/sequential designation no. 71

a Bibliography, etc Includes bibliographical references (p. 259-274) and index.

a Formatted contents note Foreword / L. J. V. Compagno -- Early Studies of California Sharks -- California's Marine Environment -- Classification of Cartilaginous Fishes -- What Are Cartilaginous Fishes? -- Distribution -- General Biology -- Fisheries -- Injuries from Cartilaginous Fishes -- How to Use This Book -- Key to Chondrichthyan Orders Found in California Waters -- Cow and Frilled Sharks (Hexanchiformes) -- Dogfish Sharks (Squaliformes) -- Angel Sharks (Squatiniformes) -- Horn Sharks (Heterodontiformes) -- Carpet Sharks (Orectolobiformes) -- Mackerel Sharks (Lamniformes) -- Ground Sharks (Carcharhiniformes) -- Rays (Rajiformes) -- Chimaeras (Chimaeriformes) -- Egg Cases -- Checklist of California Chondrichthyans.

a Topical term or geographic name as entry element Chondrichthyes

a Uniform title California natural history guides ;