California's waters are home to an incredible diversity of sharks, rays, skates, and chimaeras, from the familiar leopard shark and bat ray to rare deep-water species most people never encounter. The Sharks, Skates, Rays & Chimaera of the Pacific Coast FoldingGuide™ is a compact, waterproof field guide designed to help you identify and learn about these fascinating animals wherever your adventures take you.
Whether you're a diver, angler, marine life enthusiast, student, or coastal explorer, this guide provides quick access to species information, illustrations, size references, and conservation status in an easy-to-carry format.
Why We Love It
One of the most exciting parts of diving the Pacific Coast is discovering just how much marine life exists beneath the surface. This guide helps bring those encounters to life by making species identification simple and accessible.
The detailed illustrations make it easy to distinguish between similar species, while the included conservation information provides valuable insight into the health and protection of these important marine animals.
Its waterproof laminated construction means it can handle life on boats, beaches, docks, and dive trips without falling apart, making it a great addition to any dive bag or tackle box.
Features
- Covers 39 species of Pacific Coast sharks
- Includes 24 species of electric rays, stingrays, skates, and guitarfishes
- Detailed full-color illustrations
- Concise species descriptions
- Includes size specifications
- Conservation status information
- Created by marine fish expert and illustrator Val Kells
- Waterproof and beachproof laminated construction
- Compact folding format for quick reference
- Made in the USA
Perfect For
- California scuba divers
- Freedivers
- Snorkelers
- Anglers
- Marine biology students
- Nature enthusiasts
- Boaters
- Wildlife educators
- Anyone interested in Pacific Coast marine life
Specs
Title: Sharks, Skates, Rays & Chimaera of the Pacific Coast
Format: FoldingGuide™ Field Guide
Species Covered:
- 39 Shark Species
- 24 Rays, Skates, Electric Rays & Guitarfishes
Illustrator: Val Kells
Construction: Waterproof Laminated Guide
UPC: 740620904257
ISBN: 9781621261773
SKU: SRW-177 (F73)
Made In: USA
Blue Holic Tip 🌊
Most California divers are surprised to learn how many shark species live in our local waters. While great white sharks get all the attention, you're much more likely to encounter leopard sharks, horn sharks, swell sharks, soupfin sharks, bat rays, or thornback rays during your dives. Keep this guide in your dive bag and you'll start recognizing local species after just a few trips underwater.