Volcanic Shark

The Volcanic Shark is a common enemy in the Volcanic Depths. He chases the submarine to bite it and has a rock shield around his head.

Description
The Volcanic shark has a rocky formation around its head, protecting it from any damage in that area, and with some other, smaller rocks scattered in the front of its fins. Notably, it has multiple long gills along its body, a characteristic that indicates a respiratory system distinct from that of normal sharks - possibly an adaptation to allow the shark to survive in the harsh environment it dwells in.

Behavior
The volcanic shark behaves like most common enemies, the main difference lies in its armored head. When hit in the head, the torpedo will be absorbed, and no explosion will follow. The shark will be knocked back at the same time for a considerable amount. Additionally, it will pause for a moment before biting, which makes it easier to kill or outrun.

Tactics
Shooting a nearby wall with a torpedo is a good way to damage the shark using the area of effect blast from a torpedo shot. Additionally, due to it pausing before attacking, it's generally possible to avoid its attacks and outrun it.