Larry had an aquarium which contained his pet shark, Razor.. One of Larry's friends Dennis Dimwit put his hand in the tank to pet Razor. This frightened the shark and as it bolted away, its strong tail broke one of Dennis' fingers. Which is the likely result?
a. Dennis will prevail on a theory of strict liability because the shark is a wild animal.
b. Dennis will not prevail on a theory of strict liability because the shark has become domesticated.
c. Dennis will not prevail on a theory of strict liability because the dangerous propensity of the shark is to cause injury by biting, not swimming away by using its tail.
d. None of the above is likely.
Question 2
A variance may be given by the local zoning board to:
a. Condemn a property
b. Exercise its power of eminent domain
c. Prevent an undue hardship for the land owner
d. Grandfather a property
The grey nurse shark is critically endangered on the Australian east coast.
Shark Fin
(A) Female head louse. (Courtesy of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention/ Dr. Dennis ...
Great White Shark (Carcharodon carcharias).