Sharks, Rays, and Chimaeras of California

"[a]n exceptionally comprehensive field guide"

— High Tides

"A compact and indispensable guide to our state’s cartilaginous fishes. Many small details such as color tabs for each order, an egg case identification key, a glossary, scientific references, and notes on natural history and human interaction make this work a useful tool for all cartilaginous fish investigators. It’s easily held in one hand, fits in a jacket pocket, and maintains readability even after an occasional ocean dunking. . . . Ebert’s history of California ichthyology and his thorough handling of sharks, rays and chimaeras make this work much more than a simple natural history guide. In my experience, it is worth reading cover to cover and delivers insight with the turn of each page."

— California Wild

"More comprehensive than a field guide yet more portable and rugged than a reference book, this little volume is made to go on a boat—not to be left sitting on a shelf in the office—and would prove valuable to fishers, fisheries scientists, students of ichthyology, and those generally interested in this fascinating group. . . . Highly recommended."

— Choice: Current Reviews For Academic Libraries

“A prize.”

— The Quarterly Review Of Biology