King Shark (New 52)

*"I am going to throw you into the sea now. You will survive. So remember mercy. Find your inner compass."*

## **Summary**

**Nanaue**, better known as **King Shark**, is a formidable character in the New 52 era of DC Comics. As a humanoid shark, he is a striking figure, both in appearance and in the sheer ferocity he brings to his role. Initially introduced as a Super-Villain, King Shark's origins are tied to the mystical underpinnings of the DC Universe, with suggestions of being the offspring of the Shark God. His character is defined by primal instincts, a ruthless demeanor, and a complex relationship with both his nature and the world above the water. King Shark's abilities are as fearsome as his appearance. His shark-like physiology grants him immense strength, durability, and regenerative healing, making him nearly invulnerable to conventional harm. He is an adept swimmer, naturally, and his razor-sharp teeth and powerful jaws can tear through almost anything. King Shark's enhanced senses, particularly his ability to detect electromagnetic fields like a real shark, further augment his predatory skills. Despite his animalistic tendencies, he exhibits moments of surprising cunning and has a grasp of strategy, often used to terrifying effect. In the New 52 continuity, King Shark's interactions are mostly framed through his involvement with the Suicide Squad. His relationships with other members of the Squad are typically strained; he is seen as a wild card, unpredictable and often dangerous even to his teammates. This dynamic is a source of tension within the team, particularly with characters like Deadshot and Harley Quinn, who both view him with a mixture of wariness and intrigue. Despite his ferocious nature, there are fleeting glimpses of a more complex character grappling with his identity and place in the world. King Shark's storyline in the New 52 sees him undertaking various missions with the Suicide Squad, often showcasing his brute strength and fierce combat abilities. These missions range from battling other meta-humans to dealing with threats both terrestrial and extraterrestrial. Throughout these arcs, King Shark remains a wild yet captivating presence, his moments of savagery and rare vulnerability painting the picture of a creature torn between two worlds. His arc symbolizes the thin line between monster and misunderstood being, adding depth to his character beyond his terrifying exterior.

## **Base**

### **Output:**

#### Physical Strength

* Tears through Techno-Organic zombies with a piece of railing.
* Breaks into a hillbilly's chicken coop to eat all his chickens.
* Busts through the side of a brick building.
* Rips a Harley Quinn gang member in half.
* Throws a Harley Quinn gang member against a steel beam hard enough to shatter his back.
* Rampages in front of a police department while disguised as Clayface, destroying and throwing cars around.
* Tosses a large piece of metal at Resurrection Man to knock him down.
* Deadshot, Harley, Boomerang, and King Shark take on an army of Basilisk agents.

#### Biting

* Eats the arm of a pyscho that is trying to torture him.
* Eats Techno-Organic zombies with ease.
* Bites off the head of a mutated Techno-Organic zombie.
* Eats the head of a cultist guard.
* Eats Yo-Yo just because he can.
* Chews on Resurrection Man while he exudes large amounts of electricity for a bit.

### **Defense:**

#### Blunt

* Tanks being thrown into the ground by a Techno-Organic zombie.

#### Piercing

* A police department firing what they have at him seems to accomplish nothing.

#### Explosive

* Survives but is knocked out by a bomb in a shack that was noted as "couldn't have been meant to kill us".
* Tanks being caught in a blast from Resurrection Man that blows up the bus they're on.

#### Energy

* Chews on Resurrection Man while he exudes large amounts of electricity for a bit.

#### Endurance

* Withstands being tortured by some psychos, being put under heat lamps to dry him out.
* Withstands Waller putting him under heat lamps to dehydrate him.

### **Speed:**

#### Combat

* Deadshot, Harley, Boomerang, and King Shark take on an army of Basilisk agents.

### **Misc:**

#### Physiology

* Vomits out Yo-Yo who survived some time in his stomach.