My Manor

"There's a shark!" Jiang Hai's senses were pushed to the limit. When the shark's fin broke the water's surface, Jiang Hai noticed it immediately and yelled out. Hearing his words, Philemon beside him was startled as well.

But when he looked at the shark's fin in the distance, he couldn't help but sigh and continued pouring the fish. The shark, having smelled the fish, rushed over and began devouring it in large mouthfuls.

"Uh... It's dangerous," Jiang Hai muttered, unable to hide his surprise at Philemon's calmness as he continued feeding the shark.

"Boss, don't be afraid, it's a reef shark," Edward, who was standing nearby, smiled and reassured him.

"A reef shark?" Jiang Hai was taken aback by Edward's response and looked at him, confused.

"Boss, actually, people who frequently work on ships know that while sharks are indeed very fierce, there are only a few types we really need to be wary of," Philemon said with a smile after finishing pouring the fish.

There are 368 species of sharks in the world—though this number isn't absolute, it's based on current records.

Among these sharks, only seven species are known to actively attack humans.

The most famous are the three major sharks: the great white shark (also known as the man-eating shark), the largest carnivorous fish in the world, with immense attack power; the tiger shark; and the hammerhead shark. These three are the ones most likely to attack humans. Other sharks that still pose a threat include bull sharks, whitetip sharks, blacktip sharks, and sharp-nosed mako sharks. These seven sharks are considered dangerous to humans. However, except for the aggressive tiger shark, most of the other species only attack out of mistake or provocation.

When humans are surfing, from the shark's perspective, they resemble seals, which are a shark's natural prey. This often leads to attacks, but sharks like the great white, after a bite, will often swim away if they realize the mistake. Many people who were attacked by great white sharks have survived.

The hammerhead shark, though also dangerous, is known for its erratic behavior. While not as aggressive as the tiger shark, it will attack based on its mood. If it's in a bad mood, it will come at you; if not, it will swim away.

The other sharks are smaller in size. Bull sharks can grow up to 3.5 meters, sharp-nosed mako sharks up to 4 meters, whitetip sharks over 2 meters, and blacktip sharks are usually no more than 1 meter long. These are considered "pet sharks."

Aside from the seven dangerous sharks, nurse sharks are the most likely to injure humans. However, it's important to note that nurse sharks don't eat people and have no real attack power. Most injuries occur when divers provoke them, much like teasing a dog. If you provoke a dog, it may bite; the same goes for sharks, and in this case, it's the human's fault, not the shark's.

The "reef shark" Edward referred to isn't a specific type of shark, but a general term.

There is one known species of Caribbean reef shark, but when people refer to a "reef shark," they mean sharks that live around coral reefs, such as lemon sharks, nurse sharks, tiger sharks, cat sharks, dog sharks, and sand tiger sharks. The shark that appeared now was also a type of reef shark. While lemon sharks have good attack power, they typically don't attack humans, especially when people are on boats. Jiang Hai's boat, although not large, is still much bigger than a shark that's about two meters long.

"The coral reefs here are very developed, which attracts a lot of fish. Where there are fish, there are sharks. It's a food chain, so underwater dangers can be unpredictable. Right now, we can't go into the water. But next year, when you do, boss, if you encounter a shark, the best thing is to stay calm and swim away. If the shark tries to attack you, don't panic. If you have a weapon, you can kill it. If not, punch it in the nose or eyes—one hit will make it run away. Sharks are actually very timid, like porbeagle sharks, which are not much braver than mice." Philemon said with a smile as he cleaned the fish tank in the sea water.

The lemon shark, having eaten the remaining fish, slowly swam away. Watching its movements, Jiang Hai thought back to his previous sea trip, remembering that there was no real threat from this type of shark. His plan to catch lobsters seemed more feasible now. He also recalled that he had caught a shark about the same size as the one that had just swum away.

"By the way, where's the shark I caught? Is it dead?" Jiang Hai asked Edward as he watched the lemon shark swim away. He had almost forgotten about it.

"That shark is still alive. Sometimes Robbins and I feed it leftover meat. It's living well in the pool," Edward responded with a smile.

Jiang Hai nodded in response. The idea of raising sharks seemed quite interesting. Sharks were often kept as pets by the wealthy. For him, raising sharks wouldn't be difficult—seawater is free, and sharks are abundant in his area. Catching them would be easy. The only cost would be the tank, and if he could tame them, it would be incredibly cool. Imagine riding sharks instead of motorboats.

As the boat slowly returned to the dock, Edward and Philemon carried a large tank with food, while Jiang Hai took a smaller one for himself, filled with sea cucumbers, sea urchins, shrimps, and big crabs. Although Europeans and Americans don't typically eat sea cucumbers and sea urchins, Jiang Hai didn't mind eating them himself. As for the shrimp and crabs, they weren't a concern either, since no one would compete with the boss for them.

After loading the tanks, they all drove back to the residential area. Upon arrival, Jiang Hai took the sea creatures to the villa, keeping them separate in a bathroom. Then, he grabbed a large piece of beef and went to check on the sand tiger shark. Although he had only seen the shark once before, it recognized Jiang Hai after having eaten a squid soaked in his blood. When Jiang Hai arrived, the shark's speed in the water visibly increased.

"It seems sharks can be tamed!" Jiang Hai chuckled as he placed another drop of blood on the beef and tossed it into the pool.

"Bang!" The beef hit the water, and the sand tiger shark, with its keen sense of smell, rushed to devour it, even leaping out of the pool. Jiang Hai laughed as he watched.

"Stay here. I'll visit when I have time. When the time's right, I'll put you back in the sea," Jiang Hai said with a smile as the shark swam back into the pool.

After filling a large bag of seawater with a pocket he brought along, Jiang Hai returned to his room. He remembered that all the marine creatures, whether sea cucumbers or sea urchins, needed to be kept in seawater.

Once everything was settled, Jiang Hai received a call from Philemon, informing him that dinner was ready. Jiang Hai didn't hesitate and headed directly to his house. Another party was being held, this time featuring fish dishes. Tomorrow, they would slaughter a cow for another celebration. Jiang Hai really enjoyed this kind of life—no worries about food or drink, just playing and having parties. With his estate gradually becoming a success, Jiang Hai smiled even more. Although it cost him a lot, he was genuinely happy, which was rare for him.

However, while Jiang Hai was content, there were others who were not. In Boston, at Sidley Austin LLP...

"Mr. Adams, may I have five minutes?" Moses Adams, a top lawyer at Sidley Austin LLP, was 42 years old. Having entered the legal profession 20 years ago, he had fought 912 lawsuits, winning 713. The losses he incurred were due to overwhelming evidence, but even then, he minimized the damages for his clients. His impressive record had earned him the position of third chair at Sidley Austin LLP in Boston. While ordinary lawyers earned around $100,000 annually, Moses Adams made over a million dollars. Recently, he had taken on a significant case—a lawsuit against the state police system. If successful, it could not only bring in substantial income but also boost his reputation. In just a few days, rumors were circulating that the Massachusetts government might fire all officers in the Winthrop Police Department in an attempt to resolve the issue. This was major progress, and it had many people on edge.