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Show 77 - the shark went by. His thrust did not even penetrate the thick hide, but it peeled the skin off his knuckles He knew he would have to get at the shark's soft underside. But first he needed air. He broke the surface of the water lust as he thought his lungs would burst. He gulped great quantities of air and dove once more. At first he couldn't see the evil one. Then he saw it coming at him head-on and slightly above him. Perfect. This had to be it. He knew he didn't have the strength for another pass. When the beast was directly upon him, and he could see into its glassv eves and see its teeth thirsting for his flesh, he rolled on his back and lunged violently. Roa's thrust found its mark and sunk deep into the shark's belly, ripping a long gash. Blood filled the water as the shark writhed and then went limp, sinking to the bottom. Roa kicked hard for the surface. His mouth, throat and lungs were on fire. His heart tried to beat through his chest, and. his oulse throbbed like a patu beating at his temples. Rainbox»r colors flashed before his eyes. Pleasantly -oa felt himself slipping away, away, swirling into a sweet peaceful sleep. Then suddenly he broke the surface and there x-^as |
