SHARK: HEXNCHIFORME
Original Animal Characteristics
Description: Hexanchiformes are the most primitive family of sharks, with only five species, the Bigeye sixgill shark, Bluntnose sixgill shark, Broadnose sevengill shark, Frilled shark and Sharpnose sevengill shark. These sharks appear fairly eel-like, have only one dorsal fin, an anal fin, and long, assymetrical tails. Coloration includes dark brown or grey, olive, dun, and gray or brownish with spots. They are generally found in coastal areas, though the Bluntnose Sixgill shark is more
often found in deep water.
Size Level: SL 6
Height: 2.5-4.5 feet
Weight: Varies
Build: Long
Mutant Changes & Costs
Total BIO-E: 55
Attribute Bonuses: Brute Strength, +6 to P.S., +4 to P.P., +10 to Spd.
Human Features
Hands: 5 BIO-E for Partial or 10 BIO-E for Full.
Biped: None. Dorsal and anal fins developed into two legs. 10 BIO-E for Partial or 15 BIO-E for Full.
Speech : 5 BIO-E for Partial or 10 BIO-E for Full.
Looks: None; Humanoid shark with a shark's head bent at a 90 degree angle, eyes on side of head; thick, dark skin skin; rounded arms and legs.
5 BIO-E for Partial; Pointed head with elongated snout, eyes on side of head; thick, dark skin; short arms & legs.
10 BIO-E for Full; Somewhat elongated features; hairless, dark skin; thin-looking.
Natural Weapons:
10 BIO-E for 3D8 damage Cutting Teeth
Mutant Animal Powers:
Automatically gets Breathing: Gills and Swimming: Basic
5 BIO-E for Predator Burst
5 BIO-E for Nightvision
5 BIO-E for Advanced Smell
5 BIO-E for Hold Breath (in the air)
5 BIO-E for Advanced Hearing
5 BIO-E for Electroreception: Passive
5 BIO-E for Lateral Line
5 BIO-E for Swimming: Master
10 BIO-E for Chemoreceptors
10 BIO-E for Light Natural Armor
10 BIO-E for Crushing Strength
10 BIO-E for Breathing: Lungs
10 BIO-E for Swimming: Predator
20 BIO-E for Breathing: Dual Breathing
20 BIO-E for Medium Natural Armor
20 BIO-E for Increased Metabolic Rate (139)
20 BIO-E for Beastly Strength
30 BIO-E for Heavy Natural Armor
Vestigial Disadvantages:
-5 BIO-E for No Gills
-5 BIO-E for Limited Buoyancy
-5 BIO-E for Webbed Hand and Feet
-5 BIO-E for Color Blindness
-5 BIO-E for Limited Respiration
-10 BIO-E for Diet: Carnivore
-10 BIO-E for Nocturnal
-10 BIO-E for Prey Eyes
-10 BIO-E for Reptile Brain: Predator
-20 BIO-E for Upside Down Paralysis
-20 BIO-E for Dehydration: Extreme
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