Creature:Sharkiped

Physical Appearance
The Sharkiped can be typically described as "Land Sharks," but calling a Sharkiped that within earshot is considered an insult to their species. Their life spent in the icy vacuum of space for countless millennia has not taken it's toll on their rather built-up bodies; on the opposite really, the Sharkiped have taken vigorous zero-g training exercises to prevent the loss of muscle mass.

The Sharkiped consider the crest of bony plates on their head a source of pride, sometimes when fighting for a mate, two male Sharkiped will butt heads in order to see who's crest is stronger. The Sharkiped species has thick skin, allowing for resistance of extreme heat, extreme cold, and electric shock.

The Sharkiped have poor vision when on land, but have exceedingly sharp vision when under water. Originally an underwater species, the Sharkiped have long since evolved to thrive on land as well as the watery oceans of their home. While being a mammalian species, the Sharkiped can still thrive underwater, carrying the ability to hold their breath of hours at a time.