The slave ship Shark left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Montserrat. About 60 people had been taken aboard.

Vessel: Shark; flag: Great Britain; estimated standardized tonnage: 92.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Royal African Company; Captain: Whetston, John. The voyage began at London on 1724. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Cape Coast Castle (Gold Coast). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Montserrat, port unspecified. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 18.0%. Recorded outcome: Returned direct to Africa after bringing enslaved people to the Americas.