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For the second task of the [[Triwizard Tournament]] in [[1995]], [[Viktor Krum]] partially [[Human to shark|transfigured]] himself into a shark to complete it.<ref name="GF26">{{GOF|B|26}}</ref>
 
For the second task of the [[Triwizard Tournament]] in [[1995]], [[Viktor Krum]] partially [[Human to shark|transfigured]] himself into a shark to complete it.<ref name="GF26">{{GOF|B|26}}</ref>
   
The [[Dukuwaqa]], mascot of the [[Fijian National Quidditch team]], is a magical [[Creatures|creature]] capable of [[Transformation|shape-shifting]] between the forms of a shark and a [[human]].<ref>{{PM}} - [[DISASTROUS OPENING CEREMONY LEADS TO QUESTIONS ABOUT QUIDDITCH WORLD CUP SECURITY]] (Archived)</ref>
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The [[Dukuwaqa]], mascot of the [[Fijian National Quidditch team]], is a magical [[creature]] capable of [[Transformation|shape-shifting]] between the forms of a shark and a [[human]].<ref>{{PM}} - [[DISASTROUS OPENING CEREMONY LEADS TO QUESTIONS ABOUT QUIDDITCH WORLD CUP SECURITY]] (Archived)</ref>
   
 
A shark is one possible corporeal form of the [[Patronus Charm]].<ref>{{see image|File:Shark-patronus.jpg}}</ref>
 
A shark is one possible corporeal form of the [[Patronus Charm]].<ref>{{see image|File:Shark-patronus.jpg}}</ref>
   
== Behind the scenes ==
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==Behind the scenes==
 
*Sharks were briefly mentioned in the [[Wizards' Ordinary Magic and Basic Aptitude Test|W.O.M.B.A.T.]] test as a question about what would receive the heaviest punishment. Another one of the questions discussed using the [[Cruciatus Curse]] on a shark attacking a [[Muggle]].
 
*Sharks were briefly mentioned in the [[Wizards' Ordinary Magic and Basic Aptitude Test|W.O.M.B.A.T.]] test as a question about what would receive the heaviest punishment. Another one of the questions discussed using the [[Cruciatus Curse]] on a shark attacking a [[Muggle]].
   
== External links ==
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*{{wikilink|Shark}}
 
*{{wikilink|Shark}}
   
== Appearances ==
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==Appearances==
 
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*{{PM}} {{c|Appears as a [[Patronus Charm|Patronus]]}}
 
*{{PM}} {{c|Appears as a [[Patronus Charm|Patronus]]}}
   
== Notes and references ==
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==Notes and references==
 
{{Reflist}}
 
{{Reflist}}
   

Revision as of 20:16, 15 October 2018

The shark (superorder Selachimorpha) is a type large carnivorous fish characterised by five to seven gill slits on the sides of the head, and pectoral fins that are not fused to the head.[1]

For the second task of the Triwizard Tournament in 1995, Viktor Krum partially transfigured himself into a shark to complete it.[2]

The Dukuwaqa, mascot of the Fijian National Quidditch team, is a magical creature capable of shape-shifting between the forms of a shark and a human.[3]

A shark is one possible corporeal form of the Patronus Charm.[4]

Behind the scenes

  • Sharks were briefly mentioned in the W.O.M.B.A.T. test as a question about what would receive the heaviest punishment. Another one of the questions discussed using the Cruciatus Curse on a shark attacking a Muggle.

External links

Appearances

Notes and references