# Carl Jenssen — The Son of Tarzan character guide

> Carl Jenssen in The Son of Tarzan by Edgar Rice Burroughs.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Jenssen, Carl

**First appearance:** 0005-iv

## Who they are

A sailor and accomplice of the villains.

## Relationships

### [Malbihn](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_son_of_tarzan_se/characters/malbihn)

_professional_

Carl Jenssen is a fellow criminal and accomplice to Malbihn, working together in nefarious plots.

### [Malbihn](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_son_of_tarzan_se/characters/malbihn)

_professional_

Carl Jenssen is a fellow criminal and accomplice to Malbihn, working together in nefarious plots.

### [Malbihn](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_son_of_tarzan_se/characters/malbihn)

_professional_

Carl Jenssen is a fellow criminal and accomplice to Malbihn, working together in nefarious plots.

## In the story

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_son_of_tarzan_se/chapters/v)

One of the Swedish ivory poachers who recognizes Meriem's value and attempts to kidnap her.

### [XII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_son_of_tarzan_se/chapters/xii)

One of the Swedish trappers who sets a trap for baboons and fires upon the herd.

### [XIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_son_of_tarzan_se/chapters/xiii)

Intervenes to protect Meriem from Malbihn, threatening him with a revolver; prioritizes the reward.

### [XIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_son_of_tarzan_se/chapters/xiv)

Returns from hunting to find Malbihn attacking Meriem, is shot and killed by Malbihn.

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