Sushi

Sushis (also called Sharks) are shark-like enemies that first appeared in Super Mario 64. These cartilaginous fish are commonly seen swimming around the waters causing damage to those who hit them, whilst fast swimmers, Sushis aren't typically aggressive and don't actively pursue their prey. Sushis aren't too durable can can be defeated with the effects of a Fire Flower. Whilst having limited appearances in the Super Mario series, Sushis have made rather frequent appearances in the Mario Party series.
==In the Super Mario series ==
=== Super Mario 64 / Super Mario 64 DS ===
Sushis are first seen in Super Mario 64 as well as Super Mario 64 DS. In these games, they mainly appear in the level Dire, Dire Docks as semi-common enemies found near the Whirlpool at the beginning. Sushis mainly swim around minding their own business not looking for a fight but if Mario gets too close to them, they will attack Mario causing him to lose Health. Sushis cannot be defeated at all in this game and must be avoided at all times.
=== New Super Mario Bros. ===
Sushis return in New Super Mario Bros. appear in several underwater levels such as World 1-A along with other common enemies of said levels. Sushi mainly move by appearing from the side of the screen and then darting straight-ward sometimes swimming on their sides. This time, Mario/Luigi can defeat a Sushi by shooting a fireball at it while in their Fire form or by touching it while under the effects of a Starman. Defeating a Sushi earns the player 200 points. In their Shell form, Mario or Luigi can avoid damage from incoming Sushis by ducking in their Shell.
In the game's files, there is an unused Sushi type that behaves differently to the Sushis found throughout the game, and it mainly swims back and forth slowly. There is also a smaller variant of Sushi that also went unused.
==In the Mario Party series==
===Mario Party===
Sushis are seen in Mario Party, in this game, they only appear in the mini-game Treasure Divers as an obstacle where they can swim into a player causing him/her to lose their treasure chest setting them back by heaps, during the minigame, players must do whatever they can to avoid the swimming Sushi.
===Mario Party 2===
Sushis return in Mario Party 2, in this game, a single Sushi appears on the Pirate Land board where he will charge 5 coins to take the player over to the next dock.
===Mario Party 3===
In Mario Party 3, a single Sushi appears on the board Deep Bloober Sea where he is operating the torpedo cannons. He always forces the player to press a button (unless the player is heading in the opposite direction using a Reverse Mushroom). Sushis can also be seen in Dizzy Dinghies as spectators and more Sushis appear in the mini-game Swinging with Sharks where they are seen swimming around in the water. A Baby Bowser is also seen on top of one.
===Mario Party 4===
In Mario Party 4, Sushis appears as hazards in Manta Rings of this game. Sushis are seen swimming around the course very rapidly and whenever a player comes into contact with a Sushi, then that player will lose 2 points.
===Mario Party Advance===
In Mario Party Advance, there is a Sushi character who lives at Sushi Cliff.
===Mario Party 7===
In Mario Party 7, Sushis are seen in the 1 VS 3 minigame, Be My Chum! During the minigame, the solo player has the teammates trapped in an aquarium and they are forced to survive. During the minigame, the solo player can call certain enemies to attack the swimming teammates. One of the choices is a Sushi, if the teammates are hit by the Sushi or any other enemy, they are out.
===Mario Party 9===
Sushis appear again in Mario Party 9, in this game, they are seen on the board Blooper Beach specifically during the first half of the board. During the game, Sushis appear once a Dolphin has been caught by a Captain for five Mini Stars, at which point a Sushi will arrive to chase the players, Sushis move 4 spaces a turn and if they catch up with the players, then the Sushi will attack causing the current captain to lose half of his/her Mini Stars (however this should only be a minor setback considering how early on the board they show up). After this, the Dolphin returns. If the players are 2 or less spaces away from the mid-boss, the Sushi will swim away.
==In Mario Hoops 3-on-3==
In Mario Hoops 3-on-3, the course Bloocheep Sea has Sushis swimming in the background of the course, they don't attack nor do they jump in on the game.
==In Mario Kart Arcade GP DX==
In Mario Kart Arcade GP DX, a large statue of a Sushi can be seen above the race courses Splash Circuit and Tropical Coast. Some Sushis can also be seen on signs in the background of Splash Circuit, in this game, their appearance is mainly limited to cameos.
==In Dr. Mario World==
Sushis return in Dr. Mario World this time appearing as assistants for the main doctors of the game.
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==Trivia==
*Sushi is also the name for a type of Japanese food in the real-world that can include fish.
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