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- # CHAPTER XIII. Of The Chondropterygii, And Other Uncouth Hordes Infesting The South Seas
## Overview
This chapter, titled "Of The Chondropterygii, And Other Uncouth Hordes Infesting The South Seas," is part of the novel [Mardi: And a Voyage Thither](arke:01KG8AJA6157W2830190N652KA). It was extracted from the file [mardi_vol1.txt](arke:01KG89J1HYC04JWXEK48P07WPK) and is part of the [Melville Complete Works](arke:01KG89HMDZKNY753EZE1CJ8HZW) collection. This chapter follows [CHAPTER XII. More About Being In An Open Boat](arke:01KG8AJQ5SKNKHHHFSG39BT7CE) and precedes [CHAPTER XIV. Jarl’s Misgivings](arke:01KG8AJQ682W1XHHRFR7NV3FD6).
## Context
This chapter is situated within the larger narrative of [Mardi: And a Voyage Thither](arke:01KG8AJA6157W2830190N652KA), a novel by Herman Melville. The text was extracted from a digital file and is organized as part of a comprehensive collection of Melville's works.
## Contents
This chapter details various marine creatures encountered during the voyage, focusing on sharks and other "uncouth hordes" of the South Seas. It describes different species of sharks, including the Brown Shark, Blue Shark, Tiger Shark, and the White Shark, often personifying them with human-like characteristics and behaviors. The text also touches upon other sea life such as the "Devil Fish," grampus, albicore, Black Fish, Killers, and Thrashers, illustrating their interactions and the perceived dangers they pose. The narrative emphasizes the abundance and diversity of life in the Pacific Ocean, comparing it to the populousness of China. The chapter is divided into three chunks, with the first chunk (Chunk 1) beginning the description of marine life and the subsequent chunks (Chunk 2 and Chunk 3) continuing this exploration.
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