Caldecott Honor–winning team Steve Jenkins and Robin Page explore the astonishing lives of sharks in this brilliantly illustrated picture book. Perfect for Shark Week and all year round, this ode to the notorious ocean predator with more than four hundred species will blow you out of the water!

Sharp teeth, super senses, and those infamous fins—what’s not to love about sharks?

Caldecott Honor–winning team Steve Jenkins and Robin Page explore one of the world’s most notorious—and fearsome—animals. Learn what makes a shark a shark, what sharks like to eat, and how these predators of the deep have evolved. Ever wonder which shark is the smallest? Or the fastest? Even the most deadly? You’ll find your answers in The Shark Book, with countless others.

In this magnificently illustrated picture book, celebrate one of the worlds oldest species that has continued to capture our imaginations and astonish us for thousands of years.

Why have sharks fascinated us for thousands of years?

• Amazing Animal Facts: Find out which shark is the smallest, which is the fastest, and why the great white is the true king of the ocean.
• Visual Learning: See every detail with stunning cut-paper collage illustrations from a Caldecott Honor-winning team.
• Ancient Sharks: Travel back in time to meet the mighty Megalodon, a shark so big it could eat a whale!
• Shark Conservation: Learn why these important predators are in danger and what makes them a vital part of our world’s oceans.
• Perfect for Shark Week: An exciting and educational deep dive that makes a great gift for young marine biologists and shark lovers.