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Do you think the sharks in the poem are evil? Explain your answer, citing details from the poem.

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The sharks were described in a somewhat awe-inspiring way. Their presence is calm, however, it is also a bit sinister. The speaker uses the word "innocent" when describing their fins protruding from the sea thus stating that they are in essence graceful creatures who are only perceived as menacing by humans.

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