Shark Yokai

Sharks are a group of elasmobranch fish characterized by a cartilaginous skeleton, five to seven gill slits on the sides of the head, and pectoral fins that are not fused to the head.

## Physical Appearance

There are two versions of the Shark Yokai. Their first form is an anthropomorphic type. They have the features of the shark like the fins that sticks out on their backs and heads, shark-like teeth, gills located on both sides of their necks, sharp claws and a shark tail. They can have various colors and patterns depending on what species of shark they are. As well as having different fin shapes from said species of sharks.
Their second form is a subspecies of the Merfolk Yokai. They have an upper body of a human and a lower body of a shark. Also called Mershark Yokai, they are seen wearing pirate attire.

## Description

Shark Yokai are one of the strongest species in the Hidden World. Living in the subterranean sea, they spend their days hunting for food. They rely on their sense of smell to detect nearby prey. Their skin is very durable as it can take on most attacks without feeling any pain. Mershark Yokai are also entirely carnivorous, a rare trait among the predominantly omnivorous mermaids. Their personalities are wild and aggressive. They have excellent senses with which to detect humans, and they can accurately pinpoint the specific location of a man hiding in a ship. Because their senses are excessively keen, detecting a man's presence will even cause them to perceive a man's existence so incredibly strongly that they go wild with lust. Which could happen in some situations.

## Abilities

Here are the abilities that Shark Yokai can have in their arsenal:

* Archetype:Lightning Bruiser: Enhanced Level
* Aquatic Adaptation
* Gill Manifestation
* Enhanced Bite
	+ Fang Retraction
* Enhanced Durability
* Enhanced Endurance
* Enhanced Senses
	+ Electroreception
	+ Enhanced Hearing
	+ Enhanced Smell
	+ Enhanced Vision
		- Night Vision
	+ Water Sense
* Enhanced Strength
* Feral Mind
* Fin Manifestation
* Predator Instinct
* Rough Armor
* Speed Swimming
* Tooth Regrowth

### Associations

Sharks are associated with great number of mystical and supernatural abilities and connections in mythology and folklore, thus user with this power may have access to: Authority, Adaptability, Competitiveness, Continuous Activity, Determination Embodiment, Efficiency, Emotion Manipulation, Fierceness Embodiment, Fluidly, Grace, Innovation Creation, Mystery Embodiment, Perception Manipulation, Preparedness, Remorselessness, Superiority

## Pop Culture

Sharks are often portrayed as being ferocious creatures who wants nothing but to attack and eat prey. Often seen as the enemy in some shows like Disney's The Little Mermaid TV series, Lilo & Stitch, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and Power Rangers. But there are times when sharks are the good guys. Lenny from Shark Tale and Ribster, Jab, Streex and Big Slammu from Street Sharks are examples of shark characters who are portrayed as being good.

## Variations

### Fish Yokai

Sharks are classified as fish. Sharks do not have mammary glands, and do not feed their young, so are therefore disqualified from being named mammals. Sharks use gills to breath with, as fish do, rather than lungs that exchange respiratory gases.

### Mermaid Yokai

Shark Mermaids are a mermaid subspecies armed with sharp teeth and having the lower body of a shark. Shark mermaids are also entirely carnivorous, a rare trait among the predominantly omnivorous mermaids. Their personalities are wild and aggressive. In the past, they engaged in pirate-like activities, but more recently they have begun to abstain from piracy. Well~ somewhat. Some shark mermaids maintains living their life as pirates. Like sharks, the skeleton in the lower bodies is made of cartilage, making them very delicate. They are mentally weak, as well.

## Life in the Hidden World

Shark Yokai are known for their ability to detect any changes in blood level. Their noses can smell blood even from far distances. These Yokai are one of the strongest Yokai species in the Hidden World. Their skin are very durable and their claws are strong enough to cut through steel. Most sharks would live in the docks in which they become pirates. Mersharks are known for their piracy. They would create or join pirate crews to steal treasure from others. Their ferocious-looking appearance would easily scare some Yokai and especially Humans who has a great fear of sharks.

## Symbolism

Unlike the dog spirit animal, the most common shark symbolism is power. The shark spirit animal exudes power, superiority, and authority in its natural environment. This indicates the need for you to fight for what you want. Do not back down, and be steely in your resolve to show everyone who is in charge. Just like your shark totem, you have a ruthlessness in you. Fortunately, you also have the patience and self-restraint.

Somehow similar to the moose spirit animal, the meaning of the shark speaks about honing your senses. Trust in your instincts and learn to interpret them accurately. Pay attention. Do not ignore your instincts when you hear warning bells or see the warning signs. The shark meaning is about observation, perception, and understanding, just like the beetle spirit animal.

Your shark totem sends clear signals to other fishes, letting them know when it’s peaceable or looking for its next kill. This highlights the need to read the signals of others properly and effectively so as not to be misunderstood.