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|latest_appearance=''[[Mario & Luigi: Brothership]]'' ([[List of games by date#2024|2024]]) | |latest_appearance=''[[Mario & Luigi: Brothership]]'' ([[List of games by date#2024|2024]]) | ||
|variant_of=[[Sushi]] | |variant_of=[[Sushi]] | ||
|variants=[[Glohm Sharkbone]] | |||
|relatives=[[Sand Cheep]] | |relatives=[[Sand Cheep]] | ||
|comparable=[[Jean de Fillet]] | |comparable=[[Flounderflage]]<br>[[Gnarantula]]<br>[[Jean de Fillet]] | ||
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The ''' | {{Quote|The quicksand... The sharky things... I just can't deal with all this... You guys plan on just charging ahead? Then listen up... If you get near a sharky thing... <big>RUN! RUN MORE! KEEP RUNNING!</big> Just don't...even...fight them.|The NPC before the Sharkbones on Allsand Island|Mario & Luigi: Brothership}} | ||
'''Sharkbones''' are skeletal shark-like creatures that appear as enemies in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'', its [[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions|Nintendo 3DS remake]], and ''[[Mario & Luigi: Brothership]]''. | |||
==History== | |||
===''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga'' / ''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions''=== | |||
In ''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga'' and its 3DS remake, Sharkbones are encountered in [[Gwarhar Lagoon]], and they always appear in groups with the dorsal fin-wearing [[Sand Cheep]]s; both remain submerged up to their dorsal fin in the sands in order to disguise themselves. Both enemies are also often fought with [[Beanerang Bro]]s. Their name was originally based on [[List of Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga pre-release and unused content|unused enemy name text]], and it also appeared as the undead shark's name in the [[Nintendo Power]] guide.<ref>{{cite|author=Thomason, Steve|title=''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga'' Player's Guide|page=88 and 127|date=2003|publisher=Nintendo of America|language=en-us|isbn=1-930206-43-7}}</ref> | |||
In battle, Sharkbones and Sand Cheeps appear under the name '''????'''; only their dorsal fins are visible, making it hard to tell them apart. In ''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions'', the top of any Sand Cheeps present will be visible for a few seconds at the start of the battle. This, in turn, hints at the position of any Sharkbones. They attack by swimming through the sand to stop in front of one of the Mario Bros., then surface for a moment before lunging and trying to bite their target. The attack can be dodged or countered by [[jump]]ing, and [[Poison (status effect)|poisons]] [[Mario]] or [[Luigi]] if they are hit. The Bros. must watch the enemies carefully to avoid jumping prematurely and hitting a leaping Sand Cheep instead. Any Sharkbones and Sand Cheeps that have attacked and were not defeated will promptly shuffle positions after their turn, making it harder to track them. | In battle, Sharkbones and Sand Cheeps appear under the name '''????'''; only their dorsal fins are visible, making it hard to tell them apart. In ''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions'', the top of any Sand Cheeps present will be visible for a few seconds at the start of the battle. This, in turn, hints at the position of any Sharkbones. They attack by swimming through the sand to stop in front of one of the Mario Bros., then surface for a moment before lunging and trying to bite their target. The attack can be dodged or countered by [[jump]]ing, and [[Poison (status effect)|poisons]] [[Mario]] or [[Luigi]] if they are hit. The Bros. must watch the enemies carefully to avoid jumping prematurely and hitting a leaping Sand Cheep instead. Any Sharkbones and Sand Cheeps that have attacked and were not defeated will promptly shuffle positions after their turn, making it harder to track them. | ||
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If the brothers perform a [[Thunder Bros.]] attack or an [[Advanced Command|Advanced]] [[Fire Bros. (move)|Fire Bros.]] attack on a group of Sand Cheeps and Sharkbones, any Sharkbones that are hit will immediately attack the Mario Bros., one at a time. In addition, targeting one of the underground enemies with the Advanced Thunder Bros. and [[Chopper Bros.]] attacks will reveal their identity as Luigi uppercuts them out of the ground. | If the brothers perform a [[Thunder Bros.]] attack or an [[Advanced Command|Advanced]] [[Fire Bros. (move)|Fire Bros.]] attack on a group of Sand Cheeps and Sharkbones, any Sharkbones that are hit will immediately attack the Mario Bros., one at a time. In addition, targeting one of the underground enemies with the Advanced Thunder Bros. and [[Chopper Bros.]] attacks will reveal their identity as Luigi uppercuts them out of the ground. | ||
In ''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions'', Sharkbones are level 25, which makes them distinguishable from the level 24 Sand Cheeps. The [[Easy Mode]] hints will also show which of the enemies named "????" are Sharkbones. | In ''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions'', Sharkbones are level 25, which makes them distinguishable from the level 24 Sand Cheeps. The [[Easy Mode]] hints will also show which of the enemies named "????" are Sharkbones. | ||
===''Mario & Luigi: Brothership''=== | |||
In ''Mario & Luigi: Brothership'', Sharkbones appear in the quicksand portions of [[Allsand Island]] and [[Teenytiny Islet]], although they only appear in the latter after the former is visited. Sharkbones still hide under the sand during combat, but their heads will be exposed if [[Dizzy|stunned]].<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnUPxhqOChg</ref> The bodies of Sharkbones are now visible on the overworld, rather than just the fin. Their power has been drastically increased, making them one of the strongest regular enemies in the game. They are encountered as a level 40 enemy with high POW, DEF, and HP, significantly higher than the other level 16-17 enemies on the same island; the amount of damage they can deal can well exceed Mario or Luigi's max HP and potentially KO them in one attack. Furthermore, a successful attack that doesn't KO a bro appears to have a very high chance of inflicting a DEF-down status effect. Their remaining health is hidden unlike most of the game's enemies. An NPC found just before the first Sharkbones advises Mario and Luigi to avoid them at all costs. | |||
Sharkbones attack by sliding their fins against both Bros.; if they briefly rise above the sand they will jump over the Bro. They can also cause a tremor before rising up and biting a Bro. In pairs, the Sharkbones will repeatedly attempt to ram both Bros. while being repelled by hammer, eventually launching themselves out of the sand to attack. Sharkbones will eventually flee the battle after three turns if not defeated before then, leaving no rewards. | |||
Sharkbones are later seen guarding the Stickem Oil reserve at the far end of the large sand pit on Allsand Island, which will trigger a battle if the Bros. get too close. Luigi will then need to use his [[Luigi Logic]] idea to hang from a tree branch and distract the Sharkbones, allowing Mario cross over and hit the switch to release the Stickem Oil, forcing the Sharkbones to flee afterward. However, if the Bros. somehow manage to defeat this Sharkbone horde prior to releasing the Stickem Oil, they will not despawn from the world.<ref>Nintendo Unity. (November 9, 2024). [https://youtu.be/L-_uiHyA31Y What Happens When You Beat the Unbeatable Sharkbone Horde in Mario & Luigi: Brothership?]. ''YouTube''</ref> | |||
The sidequest [[The Fossil and the Bones]] requires the player to obtain a Sharkbone Bone from defeating a Sharkbone. A [[rare reef]] resembling several Sharkbones can be found, known as Ominous Reef. | |||
Upon [[Reclusa]]'s awakening after the second visit to [[Fortress Zokket]], they will be replaced with their [[Glohm Sharkbone|Glohm-infected counterparts]]. | |||
==Statistics== | ==Statistics== | ||
===''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga''=== | ===''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga''=== | ||
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===''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions''=== | ===''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions''=== | ||
{{:Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions bestiary|transcludesection=???? (Sharkbone)|align=horizontal|image=[[File:Sharkbone sprite MLSSBM.gif]]}} | {{:Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions bestiary|transcludesection=???? (Sharkbone)|align=horizontal|image=[[File:Sharkbone sprite MLSSBM.gif]]}} | ||
===''Mario & Luigi: Brothership''=== | |||
{{:Mario & Luigi: Brothership bestiary|transcludesection=Sharkbone|align=horizontal}} | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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Sharkbone.png|''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga'' | Sharkbone.png|''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga'' | ||
MLSSBMSharkboneInSand.png|''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions'' | MLSSBMSharkboneInSand.png|''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions'' | ||
MLB | MLB Ominous Reef.png|Ominous Reef in ''Mario & Luigi: Brothership'' | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Names in other languages== | ==Names in other languages== | ||
{{foreign names | {{foreign names | ||
| | |Jpn=???? | ||
| | |Jpn2=スナジロー | ||
|Jpn2R=Sunajirō | |||
| | |Jpn2M=Portmanteau of「砂」(''suna'', "sand") and「ホージロー」(''Hōjirō'', "[[Sushi]]") | ||
| | |Chi=沙白鲨 | ||
| | |ChiR=Shā Báishā | ||
| | |ChiM=Portmanteau of「沙」(''shā'', "sand") and「大白鲨」(''Dàbáishā'', "Sushi") | ||
|Dut=Sharkbone | |||
|Fre=???? | |||
|Fre2=Requos | |||
| | |Fre2M=Portmanteau of ''requin'' ("shark") and ''os'' ("bone") | ||
| | |Ger=???? | ||
| | |Ger2=Sandhai | ||
| | |Ger2M=Sand shark | ||
|Ita=???? | |Ita=???? | ||
|Ita2=Lischetta | |Ita2=Lischetta | ||
|Ita2M= | |Ita2M=Li'l Fishbone | ||
|Kor=???? | |Kor=???? | ||
|Kor2=모래뼈어 | |||
|Kor2R=Moraeppyeo-eo | |||
|Kor2M=Portmanteau of "모래" (''morae'', "sand"), "뼈" (''ppyeo'', "bone"), and "어" (''eo'', "fish") | |||
|Por=Tubarosso | |||
|PorM=Portmanteau of ''tubarão'' ("shark") and ''osso'' ("bone") | |||
|PorC=<ref>''Mario & Luigi: Brothership'' in-game name (Brazilian Portuguese localization)</ref> | |||
|SpaA=(?) | |||
|SpaAN=''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions'' | |||
|SpaA2=Tibueso | |||
|SpaA2M=From ''tiburón'' ("shark") and ''hueso'' ("bone") | |||
|SpaE=¿¿¿¿???? | |||
|SpaEN=''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga'' | |||
|SpaE2=(?) | |||
|SpaE2N=''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions'' | |||
|SpaE3=Bestia Arena | |||
|SpaE3M=Sand Beast | |||
|SpaE3C=<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GnjkJZJpIKE</ref> | |||
}} | }} | ||
Latest revision as of 19:29, March 13, 2025
Sharkbone | |||
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![]() Sprite from Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions | |||
First appearance | Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga (2003) | ||
Latest appearance | Mario & Luigi: Brothership (2024) | ||
Variant of | Sushi | ||
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- “The quicksand... The sharky things... I just can't deal with all this... You guys plan on just charging ahead? Then listen up... If you get near a sharky thing... RUN! RUN MORE! KEEP RUNNING! Just don't...even...fight them.”
- —The NPC before the Sharkbones on Allsand Island, Mario & Luigi: Brothership
Sharkbones are skeletal shark-like creatures that appear as enemies in Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga, its Nintendo 3DS remake, and Mario & Luigi: Brothership.
History[edit]
Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga / Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions[edit]
In Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga and its 3DS remake, Sharkbones are encountered in Gwarhar Lagoon, and they always appear in groups with the dorsal fin-wearing Sand Cheeps; both remain submerged up to their dorsal fin in the sands in order to disguise themselves. Both enemies are also often fought with Beanerang Bros. Their name was originally based on unused enemy name text, and it also appeared as the undead shark's name in the Nintendo Power guide.[1]
In battle, Sharkbones and Sand Cheeps appear under the name ????; only their dorsal fins are visible, making it hard to tell them apart. In Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions, the top of any Sand Cheeps present will be visible for a few seconds at the start of the battle. This, in turn, hints at the position of any Sharkbones. They attack by swimming through the sand to stop in front of one of the Mario Bros., then surface for a moment before lunging and trying to bite their target. The attack can be dodged or countered by jumping, and poisons Mario or Luigi if they are hit. The Bros. must watch the enemies carefully to avoid jumping prematurely and hitting a leaping Sand Cheep instead. Any Sharkbones and Sand Cheeps that have attacked and were not defeated will promptly shuffle positions after their turn, making it harder to track them.
If the brothers perform a Thunder Bros. attack or an Advanced Fire Bros. attack on a group of Sand Cheeps and Sharkbones, any Sharkbones that are hit will immediately attack the Mario Bros., one at a time. In addition, targeting one of the underground enemies with the Advanced Thunder Bros. and Chopper Bros. attacks will reveal their identity as Luigi uppercuts them out of the ground.
In Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions, Sharkbones are level 25, which makes them distinguishable from the level 24 Sand Cheeps. The Easy Mode hints will also show which of the enemies named "????" are Sharkbones.
Mario & Luigi: Brothership[edit]
In Mario & Luigi: Brothership, Sharkbones appear in the quicksand portions of Allsand Island and Teenytiny Islet, although they only appear in the latter after the former is visited. Sharkbones still hide under the sand during combat, but their heads will be exposed if stunned.[2] The bodies of Sharkbones are now visible on the overworld, rather than just the fin. Their power has been drastically increased, making them one of the strongest regular enemies in the game. They are encountered as a level 40 enemy with high POW, DEF, and HP, significantly higher than the other level 16-17 enemies on the same island; the amount of damage they can deal can well exceed Mario or Luigi's max HP and potentially KO them in one attack. Furthermore, a successful attack that doesn't KO a bro appears to have a very high chance of inflicting a DEF-down status effect. Their remaining health is hidden unlike most of the game's enemies. An NPC found just before the first Sharkbones advises Mario and Luigi to avoid them at all costs.
Sharkbones attack by sliding their fins against both Bros.; if they briefly rise above the sand they will jump over the Bro. They can also cause a tremor before rising up and biting a Bro. In pairs, the Sharkbones will repeatedly attempt to ram both Bros. while being repelled by hammer, eventually launching themselves out of the sand to attack. Sharkbones will eventually flee the battle after three turns if not defeated before then, leaving no rewards.
Sharkbones are later seen guarding the Stickem Oil reserve at the far end of the large sand pit on Allsand Island, which will trigger a battle if the Bros. get too close. Luigi will then need to use his Luigi Logic idea to hang from a tree branch and distract the Sharkbones, allowing Mario cross over and hit the switch to release the Stickem Oil, forcing the Sharkbones to flee afterward. However, if the Bros. somehow manage to defeat this Sharkbone horde prior to releasing the Stickem Oil, they will not despawn from the world.[3]
The sidequest The Fossil and the Bones requires the player to obtain a Sharkbone Bone from defeating a Sharkbone. A rare reef resembling several Sharkbones can be found, known as Ominous Reef.
Upon Reclusa's awakening after the second visit to Fortress Zokket, they will be replaced with their Glohm-infected counterparts.
Statistics[edit]
Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga[edit]
Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga enemy | ||||||||||
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???? (Sharkbone) | ||||||||||
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HP | 25 | POW | 72 | Defense | 40 | ||||
Speed | 80 | Experience | 120 (80) | Coins | 14 (10) | |||||
Location | Gwarhar Lagoon | Jump | Normal | Hammer | Normal | |||||
Hand | Normal | Fire | Normal | Thunder | Normal | |||||
Stat down? | 100% | Stun? | 30% | Burn? | 0% | |||||
Level | 29 (27) | Role | Common | Item drop | Ultrasyrup Jar (Supersyrup Jar) – 16.13% None – 0% (Red Pepper - 35.48%) | |||||
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Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions[edit]
Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions enemy | ||||||||||
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???? (Sharkbone) | ||||||||||
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HP | 60 | POW | 121 | DEF | 88 | SPEED | 72 | Experience | 80 |
Fire | Normal | Thunder | Normal | Jump | Normal | Hammer | Normal | Coins | 15 | |
Stat down | 0% | Dizzy | 100% | Burn | 60% | Speed down | 0% | Item drop | Red Pepper (20%) Beast Badge (11%) Beast Badge (20%) | |
Level 25 | Location(s) | Gwarhar Lagoon |
Mario & Luigi: Brothership[edit]
Mario & Luigi: Brothership enemy | ||||||||
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Sharkbone | ||||||||
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HP | 1102 | POW | 245 | Defense | 294 | ||
Experience | 814 | Coins | 39 | Speed | 154 | |||
Location(s) | Allsand Island | Role | Common | Item drop(s) | Super Candy (4%) Ultra Candy (1%) Sharkbone Bone (40%) | |||
Level | 40 | Type | Normal | |||||
Notes: This enemy may flee if it is not defeated quickly enough. |
Gallery[edit]
Names in other languages[edit]
Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
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Japanese | ????[?] | - | |
スナジロー[?] Sunajirō |
Portmanteau of「砂」(suna, "sand") and「ホージロー」(Hōjirō, "Sushi") | ||
Chinese | 沙白鲨[?] Shā Báishā |
Portmanteau of「沙」(shā, "sand") and「大白鲨」(Dàbáishā, "Sushi") | |
Dutch | Sharkbone[?] | - | |
French | ????[?] | - | |
Requos[?] | Portmanteau of requin ("shark") and os ("bone") | ||
German | ????[?] | - | |
Sandhai[?] | Sand shark | ||
Italian | ????[?] | - | |
Lischetta[?] | Li'l Fishbone | ||
Korean | ????[?] | - | |
모래뼈어[?] Moraeppyeo-eo |
Portmanteau of "모래" (morae, "sand"), "뼈" (ppyeo, "bone"), and "어" (eo, "fish") | ||
Portuguese | Tubarosso[4] | Portmanteau of tubarão ("shark") and osso ("bone") | |
Spanish (NOA) | (?)[?] | - | Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions |
Tibueso[?] | From tiburón ("shark") and hueso ("bone") | ||
Spanish (NOE) | ¿¿¿¿????[?] | - | Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga |
(?)[?] | Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions | ||
Bestia Arena[5] | Sand Beast |
References[edit]
- ^ Thomason, Steve (2003). Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga Player's Guide. Nintendo of America (American English). ISBN 1-930206-43-7. Page 88 and 127.
- ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnUPxhqOChg
- ^ Nintendo Unity. (November 9, 2024). What Happens When You Beat the Unbeatable Sharkbone Horde in Mario & Luigi: Brothership?. YouTube
- ^ Mario & Luigi: Brothership in-game name (Brazilian Portuguese localization)
- ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GnjkJZJpIKE