(shark)
I guess I am not very good to look at. They say my mouth has a horrible, mean expression. I am about thirty feet long!
I have six rows of strong, sharp-pointed teeth—sharper than any knife you ever had. I can raise or lower these as I wish.
Most fish, when they drop their eggs, forget all about them. But I love and take care of my young ones.
BY THE CRAB
People say I am a quarrelsome creature. That is why cross persons are called "crabby." But I won't ever quarrel with you, little one.
I am a first cousin of the lobster. I have a soft body protected with a hard shell. When I grow too big I throw it off and then I get a new one, just like Mr. Lobster does.
I have five pairs of legs. Poor child, you have only one pair. I walk sideways. In walking I use the legs on one side of my body to push with and those on the other side to pull with. My short tail I carry folded under my body. See my two strong pairs of nippers! With these pinchers I defend myself from my enemies. I wouldn't hurt you, though.
Oysters and other small sea animals often attach themselves to my shell and stay there a long time.