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Super Mario

Kingfin is a boss in Super Mario Galaxy. Also called the Bonefin, It dwells in the Bonefin Galaxy.

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Kingfin is a giant skeletal shark-shaped like a Fishbone. He has glowing yellow eyes that can emit a bright glow, improving his ability to see in the dark.

In Super Mario Galaxy[]

Kingfin battle

Battle against Kingfin in Super Mario Galaxy

To defeat Kingfin, Mario must toss Koopa Shells at him five times. After a single hit, Kingfin summons Bonefins that chase after Mario and explode on impact. These Bonefins will immediately die outside his waters, as their bodies are held together by the water and collapse on land. As Kingfin travels through the waters, he will occasionally break open some of the stalactites. One of these stalactites contains a Life Mushroom which can be very useful. Others contain Coins, Bubbles, and Red Shells (which home in on the nearest target). After 3 hits, Kingfin will become much more aggressive and faster. After five hits, Kingfin will explode and the Power Star will be released for you to claim.

Kingfin appears to be the ruler of the Bonefins.

In other media[]

Super Mario-kun[]

Kingfin appears in volume 40, having devoured the Mushroomers. The Mushroomers are freed from their prison, to Kingfin's surprise.

Behind the scenes[]

Etymology[]

Kingfin's name is a pun on the word kingpin, which is referred to the boss of a gang. It relates to Kingfin, the boss of the Bonefins.

Trivia[]

  • Kingfin is the only boss to be in a secret galaxy with only one mission.
  • Kingfin appears to be based on a skeletal shark however, this is an oddity as real life Shark Skeletons are made of cartilage rather than bone.

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