Kon-Tiki chapter 4 part 2

While out at sea the crew experiences many things. Whether it was sea sickness or strange organisms the crew of the ship had many surprises. On the unlucky side, Knut and the parrot given to them experienced sea sickness that left them incapable of helping on the ship. After recovering from the ailment the sea experience was not over. The crew finds many exciting organisms of sea life including flying fish, sharks, squids, and crabs. They are also privileged to seeing a whale shark. Sightings of whale sharks are very rare and when they are seen it is a magnificent sight. Another spectacular organism they saw is a Gempylus. This "snake mackerel" had not been seen alive until then.