TY - BOOK AU - Alava, Moonyeen Nida R. AU - Gaudiano, Joe Pres A.;Utzurrum, Jean Asuncion T.;Capuli, E. Emily C.;Aquino, Ma. Theresa R.;Luchavez-Maypa, M-May A.;Santos, Mudjekeewis D. TI - Pating ka ba?: an identification guide to sharks, batoids and chimaeras of the Philippines SN - 9789718722336 AV - QL 638.9 .P38 2014 PY - 2014/// CY - Quezon City, Philippines PB - BFAR KW - SHARKS -- BATOIDS -- CHIMAERAS -- FISH N1 - Includes bibliographical references; Title Page -- About the Authors & Contributors -- Acknowledgements -- Foreword -- Table of Contents -- 1. Introduction -- 2. terminologies and measurements -- 3. Key to the orders of cartilaginous fishes -- 4. True Sharks -- 5. Batoids -- 6. Chimaeras N2 - Sharks and their relatives, the rays, skates and chimaeras, were previously considered to be low economic value to large-scale commercial fisheries. In recent years, sharks have gained commercial importance to large-scale and artisanal fisheries ER -