Books and kit for shark fans
A short, sensible list. You don’t need any of it to enjoy sharks: a beach, a clifftop and a bit of patience do most of the work.
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Watching from the shore
- Waterproof binocularsFor scanning the sea from a clifftop. 8x magnification is easier to hold steady.
- A waterproof notebookFor sightings, times and sketches of fins, whatever the weather.
Beach egg-case hunting
- Rock-pooling kitA bucket and a net for a beach day. Put everything back where you found it.
- A 10x hand lensFor a close look at an egg case, or a shark’s rough skin in an aquarium.
Books
- Sharks of the World field guidesDetailed guides with every known species.
- Shark books for childrenLots to choose from. Look for ones written with marine scientists.
- Books on British sharksFor the sharks closer to home.