Sydney Harbour Fishes book
If you’ve ever snorkelled, dived, fished, or just dangled your feet off a wharf in Sydney Harbour, you’ve probably wondered about the incredible variety of fish swimming below. Now there’s a book that answers all those “what was that?” moments – Sydney Harbour Fishes.
Packed with over 2,500 photos and profiles of more than 700 species, this 756-page guide is the most complete documentation of the harbour’s fish life ever printed. It’s been put together by a team of expert scientists from the University of NSW, Australian Museum, University of Technology and Griffith University and it’s perfect for everyone from curious locals to seasoned underwater explorers.
The book comes in a handy B5 size (176 × 250 mm), so it’s small enough to take with you (be warned – it's heavy!), but big enough to look enticing on your coffee table. Reviewers are calling it a 'must-have', and it’s easy to see why – it’s both a serious field guide and a feast for the eyes.
Whether you’ve spotted a small cryptic fish in a rock pool or a large pelagic species in the outer harbour, Sydney Harbour Fishes will help you identify it.
- Format: Softcover. 756 pages.


