Chapter 1

I SURVIVED THE SHARK ATTACKS OF 1916

我在1916年的鲨鱼袭击中幸存了下来

CHAPTER 1 JULY 12, 1916 ELM HILLS, NEW JERSEY IN THE MATAWAN CREEK A feeling of terror came over ten-year-old Chet Roscow, a chill deep down in his bones. He had been swimming in the Matawan Creek by himself. But he had the idea that someone — or something — was watching him.

第一章1916年7月12日新泽西州榆树山马塔万河上十岁的切特·罗斯科感到一阵恐怖，一股寒意深入骨髓。 他一直独自在马塔湾溪游泳。 但他觉得有人——或者有什么东西——在监视着他。

And then he saw it — a large gray fin, slicing through the water like a knife. What was that? Could it really be … A shark? That was impossible! Elm Hills was miles and miles from the ocean. How could a shark find its way into this little creek? There was no way…. But now Chet could see it, coming toward him. The gigantic shark, bigger than Chet himself. The black eyes staring up through the water. Killer eyes. Chet dove toward the shore, pounding through the water, kicking with all his might. His feet touched the bottom. He was running now, looking over his shoulder. The shark was right behind him, its huge jaws wide open, its white dagger teeth gleaming in its bloodred mouth.

就在这时，他看见了它——一条巨大的灰色鳍，像一把刀一样划破水面。 那是什么?真的是鲨鱼吗? 那是不可能的!榆树山离大海很远很远。 鲨鱼是怎么进入这条小溪的? 不可能....但现在切特看到了，它朝他走来。 巨大的鲨鱼，比切特还大。 黑色的眼睛透过水面向上凝视。 杀手的眼睛。切特朝岸边扑去，在水里扑腾着，用尽全力踢着。 他的脚触到了底部。 他一边跑一边回头张望。 鲨鱼就在他身后，它的大下巴张得大大的，白色的匕首般的牙齿在它血淋淋的嘴里闪闪发光。