Class IV. TOPE SHARK. 147 



very near the mouth ; behind each eye was a 

 small orifice; the teeth numerous, disposed 

 in three rows, small, very sharp, triangular, and 

 serrated on their inner edge. The first back fin 

 was placed about eighteen inches from the head ; 

 the other very near the tail ; the tail finned be- 

 neath, the upper part ended in a sharp angle. 



This species is said by Rondeletius to be very 

 fierce and voracious, even to pursue its prey to 

 the edge of the shore. Its skin and flesh have 

 an offensive rank smell; therefore we suppose 

 Mr. Dale gave it ironically the title of Sweet 

 William. # 



* Hist. Harwich, 420. 



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