The most chivalrous fish of the ocean
To ladies forbearing and mild
Though his record be dark
The man-eating shark
Who will eat neither woman nor child
[Verse 2]
He dines upon seamen and skippers
And tourists his hunger assuage
And a fresh cabin boy
Will inspire him with joy
If he’s past the maturity age
[Verse 3]
A doctor, a lawyer, a preacher
He’ll gobble one any fine day
But the ladies, God bless ‘em
He’ll only address ‘em
Politely and go on his way
[Verse 4]
I can readily cite you an instance
Where a lovely young lady of Breem
Who was tender and sweet
And delicious to eat
Fell into the bay with a scream