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Marc Dando is a scientific illustrator and publisher and the coauthor of many books, including Sharks of the World, Field Guide to Sharks, Rays and Chimaeras of the East Coast of North America, and Field Guide to Sharks, Rays and Chimaeras of Europe and the Mediterranean (all Princeton).","products":[{"product_id":"sharkpedia-a-brief-compendium-of-shark-lore-hardcover","title":"Sharkpedia: A Brief Compendium of Shark Lore - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA fun, pocket-size A-Z treasury about sharks, featuring fascinating, little-known facts and captivating illustrations\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eSharkpedia\u003c\/i\u003e is an entertaining and enlightening celebration of sharks featuring close to 100 entries, based on the latest knowledge and enriched by original illustrations. 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