Sharkabet

Ray Troll is an acknowledged artist laureate of the deep and fishy. His colorful art has been featured on the Discovery Channel in numerous publications and shown at many galleries and museums. He has illustrated several highly acclaimed best-selling books. Ray Troll can be found daily creating fish art at his studio in Ketchikan, Alaska.

“Irresistible! Informative! What could be more fun than a shark book by Ray Troll? How about an updated edition, with gorgeous artwork and descriptions for shark-lovers of all ages. This colorful and whimsical picture book opens with just enough information to guide readers through an alphabetical dive into the wonderful world of sharks, both living and extinct. More facts and a field guide at the end, too. And never fear! Artwork from the first edition is there too. Don't let this one slip away. It's terrific!” —Elizabeth Shreeve, award-winning author of Out of the Blue, On an Ocean Journey, and other books for young readers“Sharkabet is full of science, fun facts, and the amazing artwork that every fish nerd knows and loves. It's perfect for shark-o-philes of all ages.” —David Shiffman, Ph.D., author of Why Sharks Matter: A Deep Dive with the World's Most Misunderstood Predator“The second edition is even better than the first! Updated to reflect modern understanding of the Shark Family Tree with brand new illustrations featuring shark species that are different from the first edition. This isn’t just an alphabet book, it’s an informative first guide for any budding shark-lover. Filled with fascinating facts, details about each species, and beautiful illustrations that bring these alluring animals to life, this book is a must-read for young and old alike.” —Dominique A. Didier, Professor of Biology, Millersville University“Jawsome shark facts!” —Lily Williams, critically acclaimed children's book author and illustrator“What a wonderfully weird and wild ride through an alphabet of chondrichthyan evolution! I love how Ray Troll blends fossils, evolution, and one of the oldest and strangest of family trees with humor and science. This book is a mind-bending walk through 400 million years, showcasing the diversity of traits in one of Animalia's oldest lineages. The artwork is brilliant. SO MUCH FUN!” —Dr. Melanie Hutchinson, Senior Bycatch Mitigation Scientist at the Inter-American Tropical Tuna CommissionPraise for Sharkabet First Edition“Ray Troll’s incredible shark art thrills and educates readers of all ages in Sharkabet, highlighting some of the most fascinating sharks that ever lived, or are still alive today.” —John Long, author of The Secret History of Sharks: The Rise of the Ocean's Most Fearsome Predators“This is a delightful book. Ray Troll has channeled his childlike fascination with sharks and his signature brand of art to create a book that will draw children 'through the portal' into the fascinating world of sharks. The illustrations are accompanied with text that is engaging and Ray-Troll quirky—but accurate and informative. This book will appeal both to its target audience and to the parents that read to them.” —Prof. Gavin Naylor, Director of the Florida Program for Shark Research at the University of Florida“Wow, Ray Troll has done it again, with his second addition of the absolutely fin-tastic Sharkabet! What a terrific and fun way to learn about sharks, rays, and ghost sharks, both extinct and alive. The fun facts at the end of all the species featured plus the Bonus Sharks that include sharks from his first edition and beyond are a fun read. And of course, Ray’s brilliant illustrations throughout are the 'backbone' of the book. This is the kind of book I would have loved as a kid… and well… I am still a kid at heart, and I absolutely loved this book.” —Dr. David A. Ebert, co-author of Sharks of the World: A Complete Guide and co-host of the Beyond Jaws podcast