Shell Blade

are recurring in .
==Characteristics==
Shell Blades are aquatic, clam-like enemies that inhabit submerged areas. They will open their mouths when Link approaches and expose their vulnerable muscle ligaments, which Link can attack with the Hookshot in , as Zora Link in , and with the Clawshot or Sword in . If Link takes too long, they will close their mouths before turning around and lunging backwards at Link in an attempt to harm him with the sharp spines on their backs. When they do this, Link must block them with his Shield or move out of the way. Shell Blades in have no spines and will simply try to chomp on Link if he gets too close. In , Shell Blades guard some of the stolen Zora Eggs in the Pirates' Fortress and also appear in the Great Bay Temple. In , they are no longer found in the Pirates' Fortress.
It should be noted that when encountered out of water in , these enemies can be defeated with a larger spectrum of weapons. The Megaton Hammer is useful as it may shatter a Shell Blade in a single blow, as will Bombs if timed correctly.
==Trivia==
In , Shell Blades are the only normal enemies that will bleed when defeated.
==Nomenclature==
==Gallery==
File:TP Shell Blade Closed Model.png|A closed Shell Blade in