The Pirate Shark

"The Pirate Shark" by Elliott Whitney is an early 20th-century adventure following Mart Judson, a young mechanic, as he sails the Pacific with his friend Bob Hollinger and Captain Hollinger on the yacht, "Seamew," to Tringanu in search of treasure and rare animals where they are faced with the legend of a man-eating shark. The story begins with Mart fighting for his place on the ship, overcoming initial resistance, and joining as a wireless operator; adding to the intrigue, there is Jerry Smith, a quartermaster with a secretive history, and whispered tales of pirates, creating suspicion. The boys uncover clashes among the crew and unexplained vanishings, suggesting dangerous secrets may emerge as they chase excitement.