"The present publication is the first of a two-volume set dedicated to the identification of deep-sea cartilaginous fishes known to occur in the Indian Ocean encompassing FAO fishing Areas 51 and 57, and that portion of Area 47 off South Africa from about 18°42'E to 30°oo'E. It focuses on shark-like species, providing accounts for all orders, families, and genera and for one representative species of each genus. Moreover, fully illustrated keys to all taxa are included"--Vol. 1, page iii.

"FAO FishFinder"

Includes bibliographical references and index.