Who Is Shark? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Shark is a DC Comics comic book character, the alter ego of Karshon, with over 156 comic issue appearances. A mutated tiger shark who terrorized Green Lantern.

Who is Shark?

Origin When an atomic pile went out of control at an experimental atomic station, there was an explosion which released radiation and mutated a tiger shark that was swimming close to the shore. Rapidly, the Shark developed humanoid looks, as well as great psionic powers and human-level intelligence. The Tiger Shark telepathically absorbed knowledge from the minds of humans, thus learning how to speak. But despite his newly found abilities, the Shark retained his instinct to hunt and destroy his prey. Because of his higher intelligence, he felt his superior hunting skills only worthy to be used on individuals who were extra-ordinarily strong as well, first seeking out Green Lantern, but then other heroes. Despite Green Lantern returning Shark to his natural state, it failed to remained permanent and Shark had been able to take on Aquaman in the guise of an Atlantean named Karshan. He was returned back to his original tiger shark form when Aquaman defeated him. Creation Karshon is a DC character created by John Broome and Gil Kane .

Key facts

Shark is of animal origin and first appeared in "The Shark that Hunted Human Prey!; The Strange World Named Green Lantern!". The character is published by DC Comics. With 156 recorded issue appearances, Shark ranks among the most featured characters in comics.