Magu Tapa

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Magu Tapa
Name:	Magu Tapah  Magu Tapa  Magou Tapah  Magu Tapah  Magu Tapa  マグー・タパ  Magu Tapa ?  Magou tapa  Magu Tapah  Magu Tapa  Magou Tapah  Magu Tapah  Magu Tapa  マグー・タパ  Magu Tapa ?  Magou tapa
Species:	Magou tapa  Magu tapa  Magou tapa  Magou tapa  Magou tapa  Magou tapa  Magou tapa  Magou tapa  Magu tapa  Magou tapa  Magou tapa  Magou tapa  Magou tapa  Magou tapa
Size:	Over 25ft (7m)
Category:	Large Fish & Creatures
Forms:	Adult only
Location:	Ship's Rest
Time:	Night only

See also: Great white shark, Thanatos

Magu Tapa is a large, bloodied great white shark, and one of only two legendary creatures in Endless Ocean.

Although he is present in Endless Ocean 2's files, Magu Tapa was effectively replaced by Thanatos in the second game, another abnormally large great white shark infamous for his temper.

In-Game

Marine Encyclopedia

Endless Ocean

Description

EN FR GE IT JP SP  The legendary great white shark with a giant body and a length of over 7m. Its name is that of the god of violence and death that features in myths told around the islands of Paoul. Can be seen swimming around all areas of the Ocean's Graveyard all year round. Innumerable scars cover its body as the result of numerous vicious battles. It bears a wound made by either a harpoon or a spear, but there's no telling how old it is. It's probably a good idea to avoid giving it a reason to attack. According to the Paoul myth, he was the youngest of six sons of the goddess "White Mother" and a great leader who brought unity to the many soldiers of the land. Unfortunately, he ignored his people due to greed and was banished by the head god to the stagnant ocean. Tsi Matah Wengah, an unruly god, was entrusted with ensuring that the violent god of death didn't escape.  This legendary great white stretches over 25 feet in length. His name is taken from a myth told throughout the islands of Pelago about the god of death and violence. This monster can be seen year-round at Ship's Rest. Innumerable scars cover his body as reminders of many vicious battles fought and won. He also bears a wound made by a harpoon or spear, but there is no way to know how old it is. The smart diver would avoid provoking this animal at all costs. According to Pelago legend, he is the youngest of six sons of the virtuous goddess the Ancient Mother and was a great leader of many warriors. But soon he was poisoned by the sickness of greed and shunned people to pursue his own twisted desires. As punishment for his misdeeds, he was trapped by the chief god and locked under the sea. They say the one who stands guard to assure that this atrocious son never escapes is even more terrible than his captive.  C'est un grand requin blanc au statut légendaire, dont la taille dépasse les 7 mètres. Son nom vient du dieu de la mort et de la violence dans la mythologie de Baoru. On peut l'apercevoir toute l'année dans le Cimetière Sous-Marin. Son corps est couvert de nombreuses blessures, sans doute dues à de violents combats. On peut discerner des blessures par lance ou par harpon, mais il est impossible de les dater. Il vaut vraiment mieux ne pas trop l'énerver. Dans la mythologie de Baoru, il est le benjamin des six fils de la déesse du bien, la "Mère Blanche". Il était à la tête d'un grand groupe de guerriers et était très respecté, mais il fut puni par les dieux pour avoir trahi les humains dans le seul but de servir ses propres ambitions, et fut refoulé dans les eaux croupies. On le fit surveiller par Zhi Mata Wenga, le dieu de la fougue, pour qu'il ne puisse pas s'échapper.  Gesamtlänge Der legendäre Weiße Hai, dessen riesiger Körper eine Länge von über 7 m haben kann. Sein Name entstammt einer in Paoul verbreiteten Göttersage, in der er den Todes- und Gewaltgott bezeichnet. Das ganze Jahr über kann man ihn im Meeresfriedhof sehen. Ob die vielen Wunden auf seinem Körper von früheren, schweren Kämpfen stammen? Hat eine Wunde, die von einem Speer oder einer Har-pune stammt, aber es ist nicht klar, wie alt diese ist. Es ist besser, ihn nicht zu reizen. Laut einer Legende aus Paoul ist er der Jüngste Sohn der "Weißen Mutter", der Göttin der Güte, und hat früher viele Krieger geeint. Aber da er die Bitten der Menschen nicht erhörte, wurde er vom Göttervater bestraft und muss nun im Meer leben. Tso Mata Wenga wurde damit beauftragt, dafür zu sorgen, dass der brutale Todesgott nicht entfliehen kann.  Leggendario squalo bianco dalle gigantesche proporzioni. Supera infatti i 7 m. Il nome trae origine dai miti delle isole vicine a Baoru in cui appare come dio della morte e della crudeltà. Non è raro vederlo muoversi vicino al Cimitero Oceanico. Le innumerevoli cicatrici sul torso sono probabilmente il risultato di violenti scontri. Ha anche tracce di ferite simili a quelle lasciate da lance e arpioni, marchio di feroci battaglie di un passato travagliato. Potrebbe essere molto pericoloso avvicinarsi. I miti di Baoru raccontano che nacque come ultimo dei sei figli della Madre Bianca, la dea del bene, e si pose a capo di un esercito di valorosi guerrieri. Tuttavia fu punito dal dio sovrano per avere ignorato gli umani a causa della propria avidità e fu confinato nel mare stagnante. Una feroce divinità di nome Tsi Mata Wenga fu posta a guardia di questo spietato dio.  全長7mを超える巨大な体躯をもつ伝説的なホホジロザメ。名前の由来は、バオウル周辺の島々に伝わる神話に登場する死と暴力の神である。海の墓場全域を回遊する姿が年間を通して見られる。 体中に刻まれた無数の傷跡ははげしい戦闘を何度も経験しているためだろうか。槍やモリなどで突き刺されたような傷もあるが、どのくらい以前のものか想像できない。……あまり刺激しないほうがよさそうではある。 バオウル神話によれば、彼は善の女神である「白き慈母」の6人の息子のうち末弟にあたりかつては多くの戦士を統括する偉大な存在だったという。だが、自らの欲望のために人々をないがしろにしたことで主神から罰を受け、よどんだ海に封じこめられてしまう。そして、この凶暴な死の神が逃げ出さないように見張る役目をおわされたのが荒ぶる神ツィ・マタ・ウェンガらしい。  This legendary great white shark has a gigantic stature of over 7 meters in length. His name comes from the mythological god of death and violence from the islands around Baoul. He can be seen year-round patrolling Ocean's Graveyard. The numerous scars on his body may be due to the many times he has been in fierce battles. Some of the wounds look as if they were inflicted by spears or harpoons, but it is hard to imagine how long ago they were inflicted. It would be best not to provoke him... According to Baoul myth, he was the youngest of the six sons of the "White Mother", goddess of virtue, and was once the great leader of many warriors. However, he was punished by the lead God for neglecting his people for the sake of his own desires, and was sealed up in the stagnant sea. Tsi Mata Wenga, the fierce god of death, was charged with the role of watching over him to ensure that he did not escape. ?  El legendario tiburón blanco gigante, de más de 7 m de longitud, debe su nombre a un malvado y violento personaje de la mitología de Paoul. Suele encontrarse durante todo el año nadando por el Cementerio del Océano. Las innumerables heridas repartidas por todo el cuerpo son testigo de numerosas y violentas batallas. Una de las cicatrices parece hecha por un arpón o una lanza, pero es imposible averiguar cuándo fue hecha. En cualquier caso, no parece buena idea darle ninguna razón para atacar. Según la mitología de Paoul, fue el más joven de los seis hijos de la diosa "Madre Blanca". Fue un guerrero espléndido e incluso dirigió un grupo de guerreros reales. Sin embargo, en una ocasión no pudo resistir la tentación y traicionó a su pueblo. El Rey de los Dioses lo castigó a vivir en un mar maldito y dejó su vigilancia a cargo de Tsi Mata Wenga, el violento Dios de la Muerte.

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 The legendary great white shark with a giant body and a length of over 7m. Its name is that of the god of violence and death that features in myths told around the islands of Paoul. Can be seen swimming around all areas of the Ocean's Graveyard all year round.

Innumerable scars cover its body as the result of numerous vicious battles. It bears a wound made by either a harpoon or a spear, but there's no telling how old it is. It's probably a good idea to avoid giving it a reason to attack.

According to the Paoul myth, he was the youngest of six sons of the goddess "White Mother" and a great leader who brought unity to the many soldiers of the land. Unfortunately, he ignored his people due to greed and was banished by the head god to the stagnant ocean. Tsi Matah Wengah, an unruly god, was entrusted with ensuring that the violent god of death didn't escape.

 This legendary great white stretches over 25 feet in length. His name is taken from a myth told throughout the islands of Pelago about the god of death and violence. This monster can be seen year-round at Ship's Rest.

Innumerable scars cover his body as reminders of many vicious battles fought and won. He also bears a wound made by a harpoon or spear, but there is no way to know how old it is. The smart diver would avoid provoking this animal at all costs.

According to Pelago legend, he is the youngest of six sons of the virtuous goddess the Ancient Mother and was a great leader of many warriors. But soon he was poisoned by the sickness of greed and shunned people to pursue his own twisted desires. As punishment for his misdeeds, he was trapped by the chief god and locked under the sea. They say the one who stands guard to assure that this atrocious son never escapes is even more terrible than his captive.

 C'est un grand requin blanc au statut légendaire, dont la taille dépasse les 7 mètres. Son nom vient du dieu de la mort et de la violence dans la mythologie de Baoru. On peut l'apercevoir toute l'année dans le Cimetière Sous-Marin.

Son corps est couvert de nombreuses blessures, sans doute dues à de violents combats. On peut discerner des blessures par lance ou par harpon, mais il est impossible de les dater. Il vaut vraiment mieux ne pas trop l'énerver.

Dans la mythologie de Baoru, il est le benjamin des six fils de la déesse du bien, la "Mère Blanche". Il était à la tête d'un grand groupe de guerriers et était très respecté, mais il fut puni par les dieux pour avoir trahi les humains dans le seul but de servir ses propres ambitions, et fut refoulé dans les eaux croupies. On le fit surveiller par Zhi Mata Wenga, le dieu de la fougue, pour qu'il ne puisse pas s'échapper.

 Gesamtlänge

Der legendäre Weiße Hai, dessen riesiger Körper eine Länge von über 7 m haben kann. Sein Name entstammt einer in Paoul verbreiteten Göttersage, in der er den Todes- und Gewaltgott bezeichnet. Das ganze Jahr über kann man ihn im Meeresfriedhof sehen.

Ob die vielen Wunden auf seinem Körper von früheren, schweren Kämpfen stammen? Hat eine Wunde, die von einem Speer oder einer Har-pune stammt, aber es ist nicht klar, wie alt diese ist. Es ist besser, ihn nicht zu reizen.

Laut einer Legende aus Paoul ist er der Jüngste Sohn der "Weißen Mutter", der Göttin der Güte, und hat früher viele Krieger geeint. Aber da er die Bitten der Menschen nicht erhörte, wurde er vom Göttervater bestraft und muss nun im Meer leben. Tso Mata Wenga wurde damit beauftragt, dafür zu sorgen, dass der brutale Todesgott nicht entfliehen kann.

 Leggendario squalo bianco dalle gigantesche proporzioni. Supera infatti i 7 m. Il nome trae origine dai miti delle isole vicine a Baoru in cui appare come dio della morte e della crudeltà. Non è raro vederlo muoversi vicino al Cimitero Oceanico.

Le innumerevoli cicatrici sul torso sono probabilmente il risultato di violenti scontri. Ha anche tracce di ferite simili a quelle lasciate da lance e arpioni, marchio di feroci battaglie di un passato travagliato. Potrebbe essere molto pericoloso avvicinarsi.

I miti di Baoru raccontano che nacque come ultimo dei sei figli della Madre Bianca, la dea del bene, e si pose a capo di un esercito di valorosi guerrieri. Tuttavia fu punito dal dio sovrano per avere ignorato gli umani a causa della propria avidità e fu confinato nel mare stagnante. Una feroce divinità di nome Tsi Mata Wenga fu posta a guardia di questo spietato dio.

 全長7mを超える巨大な体躯をもつ伝説的なホホジロザメ。名前の由来は、バオウル周辺の島々に伝わる神話に登場する死と暴力の神である。海の墓場全域を回遊する姿が年間を通して見られる。

体中に刻まれた無数の傷跡ははげしい戦闘を何度も経験しているためだろうか。槍やモリなどで突き刺されたような傷もあるが、どのくらい以前のものか想像できない。……あまり刺激しないほうがよさそうではある。

バオウル神話によれば、彼は善の女神である「白き慈母」の6人の息子のうち末弟にあたりかつては多くの戦士を統括する偉大な存在だったという。だが、自らの欲望のために人々をないがしろにしたことで主神から罰を受け、よどんだ海に封じこめられてしまう。そして、この凶暴な死の神が逃げ出さないように見張る役目をおわされたのが荒ぶる神ツィ・マタ・ウェンガらしい。

 This legendary great white shark has a gigantic stature of over 7 meters in length. His name comes from the mythological god of death and violence from the islands around Baoul. He can be seen year-round patrolling Ocean's Graveyard.

The numerous scars on his body may be due to the many times he has been in fierce battles. Some of the wounds look as if they were inflicted by spears or harpoons, but it is hard to imagine how long ago they were inflicted. It would be best not to provoke him...

According to Baoul myth, he was the youngest of the six sons of the "White Mother", goddess of virtue, and was once the great leader of many warriors. However, he was punished by the lead God for neglecting his people for the sake of his own desires, and was sealed up in the stagnant sea. Tsi Mata Wenga, the fierce god of death, was charged with the role of watching over him to ensure that he did not escape. ^?

 El legendario tiburón blanco gigante, de más de 7 m de longitud, debe su nombre a un malvado y violento personaje de la mitología de Paoul. Suele encontrarse durante todo el año nadando por el Cementerio del Océano.

Las innumerables heridas repartidas por todo el cuerpo son testigo de numerosas y violentas batallas. Una de las cicatrices parece hecha por un arpón o una lanza, pero es imposible averiguar cuándo fue hecha. En cualquier caso, no parece buena idea darle ninguna razón para atacar.

Según la mitología de Paoul, fue el más joven de los seis hijos de la diosa "Madre Blanca". Fue un guerrero espléndido e incluso dirigió un grupo de guerreros reales. Sin embargo, en una ocasión no pudo resistir la tentación y traicionó a su pueblo. El Rey de los Dioses lo castigó a vivir en un mar maldito y dejó su vigilancia a cargo de Tsi Mata Wenga, el violento Dios de la Muerte.

Location

Endless Ocean

The Shark Tooth Necklace, one of the keys to find Magu Tapa.

Magu Tapa patrols Ship's Rest at night after the player has collected the Shark Tooth Necklace from Comb Reef. When he is first encountered, a short cutscene shows him swimming out of one of the large, cylindrical pieces of debris leaning against the Wreck of the Navier. Despite this initial encounter, he never enters this area again afterwards.

Magu Tapa is similar to the Ancient Mother in that he can be placed in the aquarium. Unlike the Ancient Mother, however, he can be placed in the aquarium immediately after he is discovered, whereas the player must complete the Marine Encyclopedia to place the Ancient Mother there. He takes up two squares of space in the aquarium's animal selection screen, so up to eight of him can be added to the tank, despite only one being viewable in the wild. While Katherine informs the player of the Ancient Mother's addition to the aquarium, she says nothing of Magu Tapa's. This can make the ability to add him to the aquarium somewhat of a surprise.

Behavior

Magu Tapa swims in a loop above The Wreck of the Navier. He reacts aggressively when poked, and will lash out in an attempt to fend off the player, although his attacks do not inflict any damage; he will not react aggressively if stroked. He is one of two creatures in the first Endless Ocean to do this, the other being the bluntnose sixgill shark.

The player can learn more about him by touching and feeding him.

Gallery

A promotional photo for Endless Ocean, showcasing Magu Tapa.

Magu Tapa with his mouth open, after having been irked by a player that disrespected his personal space.

A close-up view of Magu Tapa's scars and bloody dorsal fin.

Magu Tapa emerging from the area of the wreck he can be found in.

A player diver observing Magu Tapa swimming out above the wreck.

The Aquarium in Endless Ocean having been filled with Magu Tapa specimens.

Videos

Endless Ocean - Magu Tapa

Notes

• It has been theorized that Magu Tapa is based on the urban legend of Submarine, a 35-foot-long shark purported to have attacked people off of the coast of South Africa. These stories have been widely dismissed as sensationalism.
• Magu Tapa could be based off of the shark Bruce from the film Jaws. Internally, Magu Tapa's model file is named "Jaws", and they share many general similarities, both physically and of temperament.

  

  An old photo of the animatronic shark used in Jaws; note Magu Tapa's similar features.

  • Comparing images of the animatronic used for Bruce with Magu Tapa reveals nearly identical placements of distinct features, such as notches on the dorsal and caudal fin.
• Magu Tapa is the only creature in the series that is exclusive to Endless Ocean.
• Even though Magu Tapa is not present in Endless Ocean 2, a model and an updated description for him can be found in the files of the game. It is unknown if he was meant to be part of the second game (in which he would likely have been dangerous) or if he was simply ported over with the other Endless Ocean animals.
  • There is no data referring to its species name in the second game's info, not even question marks.
  • Its description is situated after the giant siphonophore and before the fanfin in the list order.
  • Its updated description surprisingly contains a mix of names from both the NA and EU versions of Endless Ocean, as well as a mention of Ship's Rest/Ocean's Graveyard. It also describes the shark as slightly smaller than in the original game: "This legendary great white shark is enormous, over 23 ft. in length, and named after the Pelago Islanders' god of death and violence. It can be seen anywhere in Ocean's Graveyard at any time of year. The countless scars on its body are almost certainly the result of numerous violent encounters; one looks like it was made by a harpoon or a spear, but there's no telling how long ago the wound happened. It's best not to provoke it."
• Despite the game stating that he is a great white shark, the Marine Encyclopedia lists Magu Tapa's species as Magu tapa, thereby placing him in an entirely different genus and species than the great white.
• Magu Tapa's in-game model is more accurate to the great white shark's real-life appearance, compared to those of the other standard great whites present in Endless Ocean.
• The fact that Magu Tapa is replaced by an orca during the daytime could be a reference to how orcas and great white sharks are often thought to compete with each other as the top predator, and have even been known to attack each other.
  • It could also indicate that even Magu Tapa is afraid of orcas, like other great white sharks; this theory is further supported by the fact that more standard great whites are present at Ship's Rest at night than during the daytime.
• Magu Tapa's attack animation is the same one utilized by aggressive sharks in Endless Ocean 2.
• Magu Tapa's encyclopedia description states that he is the youngest son of the Ancient Mother. This makes them the only two legendary creatures in the series to have an implied connection to one another.
• Given the fact that Magu Tapa's appearance is connected to the player possessing the Shark Tooth Necklace, it is possible that the tooth on the necklace belongs to him.
• The German localization of Magu Tapa's encyclopedia description contains a strange error, in which the text "Gesamtlänge", German for "Overall length", is written at the top, though with no length listed.

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