The slave ship Shark departed on a transatlantic slave-trading voyage that would carry enslaved Africans to Dominica.

Vessel: Shark; flag: Great Britain; rig: Brigantine; estimated standardized tonnage: 92.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Parker, John; Captain: Lace, Ambr; Investor: Lace, Ambr; Captain: Crosbie, John; Investor: Crosbie, John; Investor: Rowe, William; Investor: Crosbie, William; Investor: Chaffers, Edward; Captain: Parkinson, Robert; Investor: Parkinson, Robert; Captain: McVicar, Duncan; Investor: Powr, John. The voyage began at Liverpool on 3 August 1770. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Cape Mount (Cape Grand Mount) (Windward Coast). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Dominica, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.