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King Shark
King Shark, The Suicide Squad, June 2021.jpg
King Shark as depicted in The Suicide Squad.
Publication information
Publisher DC Comics
First appearance Cameo appearance: Superboy (vol. 4) #0 (October 1994)
Full appearance: Superboy (vol. 4) #9 (November 1994)
Created by Karl Kesel
Tom Grummett
In-story information
Alter ego Nanaue
Species Demigod
Place of origin Hawaii, New Earth
Team affiliations Suicide Squad
Secret Society of Super Villains
Secret Six
Notable aliases Trixie
Abilities
  • Superhuman strength, stamina, durability, speed, and senses
  • Sharp teeth and claws
  • Regeneration
  • Underwater breathing
  • Animal empathy

King Shark is a supervillain appearing in comic books published by DC Comics. The character, also known as Nanaue, was created by writer Karl Kesel and artist Tom Grummett. King Shark's first key appearance was in Superboy #0 (October 1994) as a cameo before making his first full appearance in Superboy #9 (November 1994). The character serves as an adversary to Aquaman, The Flash, and Superboy.

The character has been adapted from the comics into various forms of media, including television series, feature films, and video games. King Shark made his live-action debut in the television series The Flash, voiced by David Hayter while Dan Payne portrayed his human form. In the DC Extended Universe, King Shark was voiced by actor Sylvester Stallone and motion captured by Steve Agee in the film The Suicide Squad (2021).

Powers and abilities

King Shark's augmented flesh provides protection against underwater pressures and physical attacks. His shark-like physiology includes natural weapons, as well as gills that allows him to breathe in the water. He can swim at great speeds, regrow lost bodily tissues, or withstand cold temperatures. King Shark has enhanced strength, stamina, and senses. His mystical nature means that his bite could even pierce the skin of Kryptonians.

Images for kids

  • King Shark Aquaman Vol 8 32

    King Shark on the cover of Aquaman vol. 8, #32 (March 2018). Art by Stjepan Šejić.

  • King Shark (Arrowverse)

    King Shark as seen in The Flash.

See also

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