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'''Shark''' (suborder '''''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.<ref name="wikipedia">[[Wikipedia:Shark|Shark]] at [[Wikipedia:Main Page|Wikipedia]]</ref>
A '''Shark''' is a large carnivorous fish. For the second task of the [[Triwizard Tournament]] in [[1995]], [[Viktor Krum]] partially [[Human to shark|transfigured]] himself into a shark to complete it.
 
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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">''[[Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire]]'' - Chapter 26 ('' The Second Task'')</ref>
   
 
==Behind the scenes==
 
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*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]].
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*{{wikilink|Shark}}
   
 
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*''[[LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7]]'' {{1st}}
 
*''[[LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7]]'' {{1st}}
 
*''[[LEGO Harry Potter|Harry Potter LEGO Sets]]'' {{C|Shark-head as appearance}}
 
*''[[LEGO Harry Potter|Harry Potter LEGO Sets]]'' {{C|Shark-head as appearance}}
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Revision as of 17:52, 2 April 2013

Shark (suborder 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]

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

  1. Shark at Wikipedia
  2. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire - Chapter 26 ( The Second Task)