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A Summary Of Bradbury's Story

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It came on large, jagged toothed, yet deadly finned. It swam just below the water prowling for some fresh meat. Each fin was extended, a long extension to push water away like Moses parting the red sea. Each tooth was sharp and jagged, with rows and rows of teeth it could have been a shredder. And from the great breathing cage of the upper body those two fins pushed water out of the way, which might push schools of fish feet away. And the head itself, a mask of smooth skin, it sneaks in the water to find more prey to devour. Its mouth gaped, exposing never ending rows upon rows of teeth. Its eyes widened, ping pong balls, empty of all expression save hunger. It closed its mouth in a devilish grin. It swam, ripping through

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