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Karshon, better known as Shark, is a long time foe of the Justice League.
History
After a brief battle with the The Flash and Fuerza, he was captured and sent to Belle Reve, where he joined the Suicide Squad. On their first mission, they were sent to battle rebel fighters. The Shark managed to kill one of them, Scale before being punched off the submarine they were on.[1]
Following his first mission, Shark was sent on another mission in order to protect the president of a country. During this mission, he was assigned to work with Fin, the brother of Scale. Fin betrayed Shark and using his aquatelepahty, commanded the sharks and fish in the water to devour Shark, avenging his brother.[2]
Powers and Abilities
Powers
- Shark Physiology
- Amphibious Nature: Because of his shark-like physiology, Shark was able to survive both above ground and under water. He was also able to talk without any hindrance while completely submerged in water.
- Claws
- Fangs
- Superhuman Strength
- Superhuman Stamina
- Superhuman Durability
- Telepathy
Abilities
Weaknesses
Notes
- Karshon/Shark was created by John Broome and Gil Kane, first appearing in Green Lantern (Volume 2) #24. However, in the Prime Earth continuity, Karshon/Shark first appeared as part of the New 52 DC Universe in Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps #32 by Robert Venditti.
Related
- 15 Appearances of Karshon (Prime Earth)
- 7 Images featuring Karshon (Prime Earth)
- Quotations by or about Karshon (Prime Earth)
- Character Gallery: Karshon (Prime Earth)
Footnotes
Green Lantern Villain(s) This character is or was primarily an enemy of the Green Lantern of Earth, or the Green Lantern Corps as a whole. This template will categorize articles that include it into the category "Green Lantern Villains." |
Flash Villain(s) |
Secret Society of Super-Villains member |
Suicide Squad member |