Sharks, Rays and Chimaeras: The Status of the Chondrichthyan Fishes

IUCN, 2005. — x + 461 p.Compiled and edited by Sarah L. Fowler, Rachel D. Cavanagh, Merry Camhi, George H. Burgess, Gregor M. Cailliet, Sonja V. Fordham, Colin A. Simpfendorfer and John A. Musick.
This is the IUCN/SSC Shark Specialist Group’s (SSG) first major attempt to synthesise information on the global status of chondrichthyans in one volume.This Status Report represents over a dozen years of volunteer effort by many dedicated scientists and conservationists.Classification of Chondrichthyan Fish
Ecology and Life History Characteristics of Chondrichthyan Fish
Socio-economic Significance of Chondrichthyan Fish
Threats Faced by Chondrichthyan Fish
International Conservation and Management Initiatives for Chondrichthyan Fish
Regional Overviews
Species Status Reports