Best Anime Shark Characters Ranked (Deep Cuts)

Jiromaru is the kind of character that makes me sit up and stop snacking. The “shark” here is not ocean wildlife. It’s a demon shape built for horror.

In Dororo, I meet Shiranui, a fisherman wrecked by war, and Jiromaru, his seemingly loyal apprentice. Together, they turn into two of the story’s nastiest threats. They don’t just kill. They collect organs and body parts, which makes the shark form feel grimly appropriate.

Shiranui even offers his arm to be devoured to earn the demons’ trust. That detail alone tells me everything about the vibe: sacrifice, obsession, and monsters that do not care about human logic. If you like villains who feel hopelessly cruel, this arc lands in the same “what is wrong with you” space as the story’s major villains I love to roast for totally different reasons.

Saburomaru is the reminder that Jiromaru wasn’t operating solo. This “brother” shark demon has the same appetite for human flesh and the same relentless energy.

I love the power dynamic twist here: Shiranui looks like the master, but it’s the opposite. He believes sharks are superior to humans and accountable only to their own will. That belief makes him useful, not in control.

Once one of the demons dies, the revenge angle kicks in. That’s the Dororo flavor I always remember: consequences, grief, and violence that refuses to stay contained.

Cute anime shark companions like Megalo

This is the section I point to when someone says, “I want sharks, but I don’t want nightmares.” Same. I get it.

Megalo is exactly why I believe in cute anime shark companions like Megalo as a legitimate category. He’s massive, yes. But he reads like a loyal dog that happens to have fins and teeth.

Princess Shirahoshi has him as a companion and bodyguard, and I’ve always found it sweet how far he goes for her. He’s not just “nearby.” He actively protects her, even when it hurts him. The most ridiculous example is when he squeezes her into his mouth despite how uncomfortable it is for him. That is devotion with a capital D.

Monda is one of my favorite “I didn’t expect to care” shark characters. He’s not the center of the story, but he’s got that lovable presence that sticks.

As a Foxy Pirates member and an ally of Capote, he’s obviously on the questionable side of the law. But One Piece loves messy alliances, so his loyalty feels flexible in a way that keeps things fun.

What I remember most is his speed. Monda’s fast swimming matters in the Donut Race in the Long Ring Long Land Arc, and I’m a sucker for any “support character wins the day” moment.

Sharpedo shark Pokemon anime appearances

Whenever someone asks me about Sharpedo shark Pokemon anime appearances, I tell them the same thing: Sharpedo is one of the cleaner “predator” designs Pokémon ever did. It’s simple, aggressive, and instantly readable.

Sharpedo pops up near seaside locations, and the show usually treats it like a real threat. Humans fear it. Encounters feel dangerous. That’s the tone I want when an anime says “shark.”

I also like the evolution chain detail. Carvanha starts with a more piranha-like vibe, then Sharpedo becomes the ocean version of “do not approach.” In its Mega form, it leans even harder into that weaponized look with jagged spikes and an even nastier presence.

If you want a quick official reference for the species design and basics, I point people to the Pokédex entry on Pokémon’s site: Sharpedo Pokédex.

Funny anthropomorphic shark characters in anime

This is the part of the list that makes me grin, because it proves anime will turn absolutely anything into a character archetype.

If you came here searching funny anthropomorphic shark characters in anime, I’m not judging you. I’m the same person who clicked play on a shark teacher and immediately thought, “This is going to be a problem.”

Fujishiro is an impulsive, sadistic shark disguised as a human. He works for the Seto group and shows up as a PE instructor at Isono Junior High School.

His vibe is simple: grinding teeth, casual threats, and a classroom that feels like a hostage situation. I feel bad for Nagasumi every time Fujishiro locks in on him.

And then, because this anime loves whiplash, Fujishiro will randomly nap instead of doing his job. It’s horrifying and hilarious at the same time. I don’t want him as my teacher. I absolutely want him as a character.

I never expected to see “tsundere shark” as a concept, but anime is going to anime.

Megalodon shows up early and immediately steals attention just by existing. In the real world, megalodon is the “giant prehistoric shark” that people love to mythologize. If you want a quick, more grounded refresher on that, I like Britannica’s overview: Megalodon on Britannica.

In this episode, the cast heads to Okinawa for “research,” and Megalodon becomes the chaotic ocean centerpiece. The vibe is playful and weird, which is exactly why it belongs on a list like this.

This Whale Shark is the “big fish in town” energy I can’t resist, and yes, I’m borrowing that phrasing from big fish in town because it fits.

She’s portrayed as the only shark who can stand up to Megalodon in that Okinawa “research” episode. What I like is her emotional contrast. Megalodon tries to act tough. Whale Shark is open about her feelings, and it weirdly makes her feel more intimidating.

Also, the setting sells it. I can practically feel the warm water and “this is going to go off the rails” energy, like a cousin to the ocean-themed stuff I collect in my head from warm ocean waters type stories.

My bonus deep cuts for shark characters

This is the part where I admit something: I love “shark” characters that are basically mythological set pieces. They don’t need realism. They need presence.

Mother Eclipse Pisces is pure spectacle. A massive Great White shark form, dramatic fins, bold color contrast. It’s the kind of design that exists to make you go “oh, that’s huge” and then stay watching.

I don’t come to Fairy Tail for subtle creature design. I come for magical exaggeration, and this is exactly that.