I mention this fact as tending to support what I have often heard stated, namely, that a shark’s sense of smell is so keen that, if men ever bathe in seas where they are found, a shark is almost sure to appear directly afterwards.
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On embarking to return we could perceive no sign of One Tree Island; and as we swept down towards the sea the leafy top of a tree seen in the clear water under the boat was the only evidence of its existence; though a few hours ago it had formed so prominent an object.
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Birth: | 14th April, 1812 |
Death: | 19th September, 1898 |
Nationality: | British, Portuguese |
Profession: | Governor, Politician, Soldier, Writer |
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