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- See also: Great white shark, Magu Tapa
Thanatos is a legendary great white shark in Endless Ocean 2, and a rare creature in Endless Ocean Luminous. He is much larger and darker than the other great whites seen in-game, with a menacing, battle-worn appearance.
The title "Lone Shark" is obtained by focusing on him in Endless Ocean 2.
In-Game[]
Marine Encyclopedia[]
Endless Ocean 2[]
Description[]
 This enormous great white shark is feared throughout the Aegean Sea, where it is seen as the embodiment of evil and violence. It actively attacks people and boats and has caused a number of brutal incidents. The many scars on its body are proof of the countless battles it has fought, and its cunning has helped it to evade all human attempts to ensnare it. This creature is a monster created by ferocious fighting and years of experience which can be seen all over the world, but only rarely. This enormous great white shark is feared throughout the Aegean Sea, where it is seen as the embodiment of evil and violence. It actively attacks people and boats and has caused a number of brutal incidents. The many scars on its body are proof of the countless battles it has fought, and its cunning has helped it to evade all human attempts to ensnare it. This creature is a monster created by ferocious fighting and years of experience that can be seen all over the world, but only rarely. Ce grand requin blanc immense est craint dans toute la mer Egée, où il incarne le mal et la violence. Spontanément agressif envers l'homme et les bateaux, il est responsable d'accidents terribles, et ses multiples cicatrices attestent des innombrables batailles qu'il a livrées. Sa ruse lui a toujours permis d'échapper aux pièges qui lui ont été tendus. Ce requin, ou plutôt ce monstre rompu au combat féroce par des années d'expérience, peut en de rares occasions être rencontré n'importe où dans le monde. Dieser gewaltige Weiße Hai ist in der ganzen Ägäis als eine Verkörperung des Bösen und der Gewalt bekannt und gefürchtet. Er greift von sich aus Menschen und Boote an und hat bereits zahlreiche üble Zwischenfälle verursacht. Die Narben auf seinem Körper künden von den zahllosen Kämpfen, die er bereits gefochten hat, und seine Gerissenheit hat ihn noch aus jeder menschlichen Falle herausgeführt. Solche von einem Leben voller Kämpfe geformte Monster kann man auf der ganzen Welt antreffen, aber nur selten. Questo gigantesco squalo bianco è temuto in tutto il Mar Egeo, dove è considerato l'incarnazione del male e della violenza. Attacca l'uomo e le imbarcazioni, causando di frequente terribili incidenti. Le cicatrici sul suo corpo sono la prova delle sue innumerevoli battaglie. La sua astuzia gli ha permesso di sfuggire alle numerose trappole tese dall'uomo per catturarlo. È stato avvistato, anche se raramente, in diverse parti del mondo. 死と暴力・邪悪の化身としてエーゲ海全域で恐れられている巨大なホホジロザメ。積極的に人間や漁船を襲い数々の悲惨な事故を巻き起こした。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。狡猾な知恵を持ち、人間の罠には一切かからない。世界各国の海にはこのように、戦闘経験と年輪を重ねて出来上がった恐るべき海の魔物としか言いようのない生命が、まれに見られるのである……。  This giant great white shark is feared throughout the Aegean Sea as the incarnation of death, violence, and evil. It actively attacks both people and boats, causing a number of brutal incidents. The countless scars on its body are proof of the many battles it has fought, and its cunning has helped it to evade all manner of human traps. Throughout the world's oceans, creatures as fearsome as Thanatos, which can only be described as sea monsters hardened by years of combat experience, are hard to come by... ? Este gran tiburón blanco de tamaño descomunal es el terror del mar Egeo, donde se lo considera la encarnación del mal y de la violencia. Ataca con frecuencia y brutalidad tanto a humanos como a embarcaciones, y su gran astucia le ha servido para evadir todas las trampas ideadas para capturarlo. Las cicatrices que le surcan el cuerpo dan testimonio de los incontables combates que ha librado. Sanguinario e inteligente, puede aparecer en cualquier parte del mundo, pero es difícil localizarlo. |
This enormous great white shark is feared throughout the Aegean Sea, where it is seen as the embodiment of evil and violence. It actively attacks people and boats and has caused a number of brutal incidents. The many scars on its body are proof of the countless battles it has fought, and its cunning has helped it to evade all human attempts to ensnare it. This creature is a monster created by ferocious fighting and years of experience which can be seen all over the world, but only rarely. This enormous great white shark is feared throughout the Aegean Sea, where it is seen as the embodiment of evil and violence. It actively attacks people and boats and has caused a number of brutal incidents. The many scars on its body are proof of the countless battles it has fought, and its cunning has helped it to evade all human attempts to ensnare it. This creature is a monster created by ferocious fighting and years of experience that can be seen all over the world, but only rarely. Ce grand requin blanc immense est craint dans toute la mer Egée, où il incarne le mal et la violence. Spontanément agressif envers l'homme et les bateaux, il est responsable d'accidents terribles, et ses multiples cicatrices attestent des innombrables batailles qu'il a livrées. Sa ruse lui a toujours permis d'échapper aux pièges qui lui ont été tendus. Ce requin, ou plutôt ce monstre rompu au combat féroce par des années d'expérience, peut en de rares occasions être rencontré n'importe où dans le monde. Dieser gewaltige Weiße Hai ist in der ganzen Ägäis als eine Verkörperung des Bösen und der Gewalt bekannt und gefürchtet. Er greift von sich aus Menschen und Boote an und hat bereits zahlreiche üble Zwischenfälle verursacht. Die Narben auf seinem Körper künden von den zahllosen Kämpfen, die er bereits gefochten hat, und seine Gerissenheit hat ihn noch aus jeder menschlichen Falle herausgeführt. Solche von einem Leben voller Kämpfe geformte Monster kann man auf der ganzen Welt antreffen, aber nur selten. Questo gigantesco squalo bianco è temuto in tutto il Mar Egeo, dove è considerato l'incarnazione del male e della violenza. Attacca l'uomo e le imbarcazioni, causando di frequente terribili incidenti. Le cicatrici sul suo corpo sono la prova delle sue innumerevoli battaglie. La sua astuzia gli ha permesso di sfuggire alle numerose trappole tese dall'uomo per catturarlo. È stato avvistato, anche se raramente, in diverse parti del mondo. 死と暴力・邪悪の化身としてエーゲ海全域で恐れられている巨大なホホジロザメ。積極的に人間や漁船を襲い数々の悲惨な事故を巻き起こした。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。狡猾な知恵を持ち、人間の罠には一切かからない。世界各国の海にはこのように、戦闘経験と年輪を重ねて出来上がった恐るべき海の魔物としか言いようのない生命が、まれに見られるのである……。 This giant great white shark is feared throughout the Aegean Sea as the incarnation of death, violence, and evil. It actively attacks both people and boats, causing a number of brutal incidents. The countless scars on its body are proof of the many battles it has fought, and its cunning has helped it to evade all manner of human traps. Throughout the world's oceans, creatures as fearsome as Thanatos, which can only be described as sea monsters hardened by years of combat experience, are hard to come by... ? Este gran tiburón blanco de tamaño descomunal es el terror del mar Egeo, donde se lo considera la encarnación del mal y de la violencia. Ataca con frecuencia y brutalidad tanto a humanos como a embarcaciones, y su gran astucia le ha servido para evadir todas las trampas ideadas para capturarlo. Las cicatrices que le surcan el cuerpo dan testimonio de los incontables combates que ha librado. Sanguinario e inteligente, puede aparecer en cualquier parte del mundo, pero es difícil localizarlo.Trivia[]
| [Mother Nature's revenge?] Normally, a great white shark would not go out of its way to attack humans. Almost all attacks are the result of the shark mistaking the person for a seal or some other creature it considers food. That means shark attacks are rare, only a few each year. But despite this, humans kill thousands of tons of sharks every year to boast, or simply out of pure fear or loathing. Is the emergence of a creature like Thanatos, which hunts man alone, the revenge of Mother Nature? [Mother Nature's revenge?]Normally, a great white shark would not go out of its way to attack humans. Almost all attacks are the result of the shark mistaking the person for a seal or some other creature it considers food. That means shark attacks are rare--only a few each year. But despite this, humans kill thousands of tons of sharks every year to boast or simply out of pure fear or loathing. Is the emergence of a creature like Thanatos, which hunts man alone, the revenge of Mother Nature? (La revanche de Mère Nature?)Normalement, un grand requin blanc ne dévie pas de sa route pour attaquer des humains. Presque toutes les attaques sont dues à une confusion du requin, qui croit voir un phoque ou une autre proie. Les agressions sont donc rares, seulement quelques-unes par an, tandis que l'homme tue des milliers de requins chaque année pour la gloriole, ou simplement par peur, voire par pure haine. L'apparition de Thanatos, chasseur d'hommes, serait-elle la revanche de Mère Nature? [Schlägt Mutter Natur zurück?]Normalerweise würde ein Weißer Hai Menschen eher aus dem Weg gehen. Praktisch sämtliche Haiangriffe sind die Folge einer Verwechslung von Menschen mit einer Robbe oder anderer Beute. Daher sind Angriffe von Haien selten; es treten nur einige wenige pro Jahr auf. Die Menschen hingegen töten jedes Jahr viele tausend Haie – aus Geltungssucht, Angst oder Hass. Ist das Erscheinen einer Kreatur wie Thanatos, der Jagd allein auf den Menschen macht, die Rache der Natur? [La vendetta degli squali]Normalmente uno squalo bianco non attacca gli esseri umani. Quasi tutti gli attacchi da parte degli squali accadono perché lo squalo scambia la persona con una foca o con un'altra delle sue prede abituali. Questi attacchi sono molto rari e ne accadono pochi ogni anno. Nonostante questo, gli uomini uccidono moltissimi squali guidati dalla paura e dall'odio. Forse Thanatos sta solo cercando giustizia? 【大自然の復讐】通常、ホホジロザメは人を襲おうと思って襲うことは無い。事故のほとんどは、人間を何か別のアザラシ等と間違えて発生する。このためサメの犠牲となる人間の数は、年間数える程度である。だが、人類はその舌を満足させる為や、単純な恐怖・嫌悪の感情などから、年間何千トンものサメを殺している……。「タナトス」のような人間だけを狙って襲うようなサメが生まれたのは、もしかしたら大自然の復讐なのかもしれない。 【Mother Nature's Revenge】Normally, great white sharks do not go out of their way to attack humans. Most attacks occur because of the shark mistaking a human for a seal or some other creature. For this reason, shark attacks are limited to only a few each year. Despite this, humans kill thousands of tons of sharks a year to satisfy their palates or simply out of fear and loathing... Perhaps the emergence of a shark like Thanatos, which hunts man alone, is Mother Nature's revenge. ? ¿VENGANZA DE LA MADRE NATURALEZA?Normalmente, un gran tiburón blanco no se toma la molestia de atacar a humanos. La mayoría de las veces se debe a que los confunde con focas u otros animales de los que se alimenta. En consecuencia, los ataques de tiburón son escasos: apenas unos cuantos al año. Pese a todo, el hombre mata grandes cantidades de tiburones todos los años por deporte, miedo u odio. ¿Es Tánatos, el tiburón asesino, la cruel venganza de la madre naturaleza? |
[Mother Nature's revenge?]Normally, a great white shark would not go out of its way to attack humans. Almost all attacks are the result of the shark mistaking the person for a seal or some other creature it considers food. That means shark attacks are rare, only a few each year. But despite this, humans kill thousands of tons of sharks every year to boast, or simply out of pure fear or loathing. Is the emergence of a creature like Thanatos, which hunts man alone, the revenge of Mother Nature?
[Mother Nature's revenge?]Normally, a great white shark would not go out of its way to attack humans. Almost all attacks are the result of the shark mistaking the person for a seal or some other creature it considers food. That means shark attacks are rare--only a few each year. But despite this, humans kill thousands of tons of sharks every year to boast or simply out of pure fear or loathing. Is the emergence of a creature like Thanatos, which hunts man alone, the revenge of Mother Nature?
(La revanche de Mère Nature?)Normalement, un grand requin blanc ne dévie pas de sa route pour attaquer des humains. Presque toutes les attaques sont dues à une confusion du requin, qui croit voir un phoque ou une autre proie. Les agressions sont donc rares, seulement quelques-unes par an, tandis que l'homme tue des milliers de requins chaque année pour la gloriole, ou simplement par peur, voire par pure haine. L'apparition de Thanatos, chasseur d'hommes, serait-elle la revanche de Mère Nature?
[Schlägt Mutter Natur zurück?]Normalerweise würde ein Weißer Hai Menschen eher aus dem Weg gehen. Praktisch sämtliche Haiangriffe sind die Folge einer Verwechslung von Menschen mit einer Robbe oder anderer Beute. Daher sind Angriffe von Haien selten; es treten nur einige wenige pro Jahr auf. Die Menschen hingegen töten jedes Jahr viele tausend Haie – aus Geltungssucht, Angst oder Hass. Ist das Erscheinen einer Kreatur wie Thanatos, der Jagd allein auf den Menschen macht, die Rache der Natur?
[La vendetta degli squali]Normalmente uno squalo bianco non attacca gli esseri umani. Quasi tutti gli attacchi da parte degli squali accadono perché lo squalo scambia la persona con una foca o con un'altra delle sue prede abituali. Questi attacchi sono molto rari e ne accadono pochi ogni anno. Nonostante questo, gli uomini uccidono moltissimi squali guidati dalla paura e dall'odio. Forse Thanatos sta solo cercando giustizia?
【大自然の復讐】通常、ホホジロザメは人を襲おうと思って襲うことは無い。事故のほとんどは、人間を何か別のアザラシ等と間違えて発生する。このためサメの犠牲となる人間の数は、年間数える程度である。だが、人類はその舌を満足させる為や、単純な恐怖・嫌悪の感情などから、年間何千トンものサメを殺している……。「タナトス」のような人間だけを狙って襲うようなサメが生まれたのは、もしかしたら大自然の復讐なのかもしれない。
【Mother Nature's Revenge】Normally, great white sharks do not go out of their way to attack humans. Most attacks occur because of the shark mistaking a human for a seal or some other creature. For this reason, shark attacks are limited to only a few each year. Despite this, humans kill thousands of tons of sharks a year to satisfy their palates or simply out of fear and loathing... Perhaps the emergence of a shark like Thanatos, which hunts man alone, is Mother Nature's revenge. ?
¿VENGANZA DE LA MADRE NATURALEZA?Normalmente, un gran tiburón blanco no se toma la molestia de atacar a humanos. La mayoría de las veces se debe a que los confunde con focas u otros animales de los que se alimenta. En consecuencia, los ataques de tiburón son escasos: apenas unos cuantos al año. Pese a todo, el hombre mata grandes cantidades de tiburones todos los años por deporte, miedo u odio. ¿Es Tánatos, el tiburón asesino, la cruel venganza de la madre naturaleza?
Creature Log[]
Endless Ocean Luminous[]
Description[]
"This enormous great white shark is feared throughout the Aegean Sea, where it is seen as the embodiment of evil and violence. It actively attacks people and boats, tallying numerous brutal incidents. Its many scars are proof of the countless battles it has fought, and it has cunningly evaded all human attempts to ensnare it. This creature is a monster born of years of ferocious fighting that can be seen all over the world, but only rarely."
Story Relevance[]
Thanatos is the first of three legendaries to play a role in the main story of Endless Ocean 2. His existence is hinted at by GG upon arrival in Ciceros Strait, but the player is not formally introduced to him until they discover the Triton Village Ruins later on at night. There, GG again warns them about Thanatos, before quickly swimming off. Shortly thereafter, Thanatos shows up to attack the player and Oceana, accompanied by two standard great white sharks; the pulsar can be used to calm both of the smaller specimens, but has no effect on Thanatos. The player and Oceana have to evade him by swimming into the Well of the Full Moon, where he is far too large to fit. Subsequently, the pair discover a secret passage beneath the Well that leads to the ruins of Valka Castle.
Thanatos makes another appearance in a notebook mission entitled "Memento", in which a woman named Marzia asks the player to help her obtain an item from a shipwreck, the Wreck of the Pride of Athens, the same ship that her father disappeared in when it sunk. Thanatos appears while the two are inspecting the wreck, this time without his cronies, and the player has to deter and distract him until Marzia can open the door to the ship, at which point he swims away.
Location[]
Endless Ocean 2[]
Aside from the scene at Triton Village and the "Memento" quest, Thanatos is found solely within coordinates H-6 and H-7 of Ciceros Strait, near the Wreck of the Emerald Lady. He swims at the same height as the surrounding great white sharks in the area, at a depth of around 75 ft. (23 m).
Additionally, Thanatos can be seen outside the windows of Valka Castle from time to time. He cannot interact with the player and does not attack them, preferring to menacingly swim past the windows of the Underwater Gallery, the Mermaid's Ballroom, the King's Chamber, and the chamber adjoining the two on the eastern side of the map.
Endless Ocean Luminous[]
Thanatos can spawn in any of the Veiled Sea's biomes except for freshwater. He is always alone, though multiple specimens tend to appear, spread across the same map.
Dialogue[]
Endless Ocean 2[]
Main Story[]
Oceana: "Whoa! That's an enormous great white shark! Is this what GG was worried about? The man-eating shark Thanatos? Oh no! He's coming this way! If we don't do something about him, we won't even be able to surface! Can you use the Pulsar?"
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Oceana: "I don't believe it... The Pulsar has no effect! We've got to get away from him... There's got to be something we can do!"
Memento[]
Jean-Eric: "This is Jean-Eric! A huge object has just appeared on the ship's sonar. It's the man-eater Thanatos! What's he doing here at a time like this?! It's too dangerous for both of you to try and escape. Your first priority is the safety of your client! You have to distract him until Marzia can open the hatch! Don't let Thanatos get anywhere near Marzia--but it's also dangerous to get too far away from her! Buy her some time by distracting him, but try to stay close!"
Behavior[]
Endless Ocean 2[]
Thanatos spends the majority of his time near the Wreck of the Emerald Lady. He swims around here relatively slowly, following a circular path in and out of the map, with approximately a minute between him leaving and re-entering the map.
Unlike the very similar legendary shark seen in Endless Ocean, Magu Tapa, Thanatos is highly aggressive and will attempt to attack the player as soon as they swim near him. Though the game tells the player that Thanatos is impossible to pulse, this is actually not the case. With enough determination and button-mashing, the player can successfully calm him down with about 40 shots, though only after fully upgrading the Pulsar. Once pulsed, Thanatos takes around 10-15 minutes to shake off the effects.
Regardless, if spotted, the best course of action to evade him is to swim in unpredictable vertical columns and attempt to make sharp turns. If Thanatos comes near enough, he will slap the player with his tail. During his story encounter, this will remove one bar of oxygen from their tank, akin to other sharks, while he removes two bars in subsequent encounters. Notably, during his encounter in the "Memento" mission, if the player remains beneath the Wreck of the Pride of Athens, Thanatos will be unable to reach them, making completion of the mission much easier.
Much like his base species, as well as most other legendary creatures, his trivia can be gained by taking a picture of him. Given his ferocity, and the fact that this can only be done by focusing on him, such a task can prove difficult, as Thanatos can kick the player out of Camera mode by attacking them.
Endless Ocean Luminous[]
Thanatos swims about slowly like before, though due to Endless Ocean Luminous removing the dangerous creature mechanic, his aggression towards the player has been significantly toned down. It is implied in-game that such a personality change is a result of the Veiled Sea's calming effects.
That said, while Thanatos can no longer deal damage, he will bare his teeth and swipe his tail at the player should they linger in his path for too long. Occasionally, he may even pursue the player a short distance with his jaws open.
Gallery[]
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Videos[]
Pulsing Thanatos in Endless Ocean 2
Notes[]
Magu Tapa, Thanatos' counterpart from Endless Ocean.
- Thanatos appears to be the replacement for Magu Tapa, a different but also intimidating great white shark who is only seen in Endless Ocean. Besides obvious differences in personality, the main feature that distinguishes him from his predecessor is his appearance; his skin is darker, and the bloodied parts of his body are less obvious.
- Thanatos is the name of a Greek deity, the god of Death (not to be confused with Hades, the god of the underworld), who was son of Nyx (Night) and Erebus (darkness) and the twin of Hypnos (sleep)[1].
- When diving with Hayako Sakurai and watching Thanatos, she says that "He's taken a liking to you...", and that he "Finds you especially delicious."
- Although not outright stated, it is implied during the "Memento" mission that Thanatos was responsible for the Pride of Athens' sinking, and may have thus been responsible for the death of Marzia's father.
- During a guided tour of southern Ciceros Strait, Oceana indirectly mentions Thanatos while talking about the Wreck of the Blood Lotus, which was split in half some time ago, hinting that he might be responsible for capsizing that ship as well.
- Furthermore, seeing how Thanatos is most frequently seen at the Wreck of the Emerald Lady, it can be reasonably assumed that he was the shark behind that wreck too.
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Thanatos sneaking up on and scaring the player from behind in a short Valka Castle cutscene.
- Although Thanatos and other sharks do attack the player, they never kill. They do not attack by biting; rather, they lunge at the player and turn sharply, whacking them with their tails. However, no real-life shark aside from the pelagic thresher attacks in this way[4]. This was likely done to retain the game's age rating of E10+ (America) / PEGI 7 (Europe) and to preserve the generally calm and serene atmosphere of the game.
- During the story encounter with Thanatos in Triton Village, the player's oxygen supply cannot be fully depleted. If it would be reduced to zero, either from an attack or time, the game instead plays the cutscene where the player and Oceana flee down the well.
- Thanatos's appearance closely matches common descriptions of the mythical "Black Demon", a shark that is rumored to live in the waters of Mexico's Baja Peninsula and the Sea of Cortez[5]. It has been commonly described as anywhere from 20-60 feet in length, with a massive tail, dark skin, and even darker eyes[6][7]. The large beast is most often seen rapidly rising to the surface, before diving just as quickly, its giant tail whipping wildly, as it disappears to the depths of the sea.
- Player rumors have circulated stating that Thanatos may be a small megalodon as opposed to a large great white shark, due to his overwhelming size in comparison to other sharks and his similar coloration. This is unlikely, however, as his size compared to the player is much closer to that of a large real great white than the standard ones seen in-game, suggesting that rather than Thanatos being exceptionally large, he merely appears to be because the other great whites surrounding him are exceptionally small.
- Despite great whites being described as around seven meters long in the marine encyclopedia, comparing them to the player belies a size closer to three meters, which is slightly smaller than the size of the average male great white. By this logic, Thanatos would be around seven meters, which would be larger than average for a great white, but nowhere near megalodon-sized.
- Additionally, there is no mention of Thanatos being a megalodon in-game, despite the game's willingness to freely portray and name other extinct creatures, such as Cameroceras and Anomalocaris.
- Thanatos could belong to the same fictional genus that Magu Tapa does, that being Magu, backed up by their similar size, appearance, and behavior.
A screenshot of Sakana Connection's rendition of Thanatos.
- If one counts Marzia's request in the "Memento" mission as a Guided Tour Request (considering the player needs to talk to Oceana in order to start it), then this makes Thanatos the only legendary creature who can appear during a guided tour, although he only appears during this specific mission.
- In a now-defunct mobile fishing game called Sakana Connection - made by Arika, the same company that developed the Endless Ocean series - a large battle-scarred shark by the name of Thanatos also makes an appearance. This is likely an homage to the Thanatos seen in Endless Ocean 2, though due to their different appearances and sizes it is unclear whether they are meant to be the same creature.
- The design used in Sakana Connection was reused for its appearance in Endless Ocean Luminous.
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