Floofshark 
[Floofsharks are anthromorphic sharks with dense tufts of fluff.]
*Height: 3’ – 5’ can go up to 7’ in rare occasions though.
*Weight: Generally a bit heavier than they look to be. (they’re very muscular) 
*Lifespan: Comparable to a human
*Diet: Carnivore




Appearance: Floofsharks get their name from their general appearance of being an anthromorphic Shark with tufts of fluff in several locations.The ‘floof’ of a floofshark may vary in quantity and placement, but is almost always found around the neck and shoulders. Many have this fluff along the ridge of their spine, stretching all the way up to atop their heads. 


  Their ‘ears’ are like hollow fins. They are fairly rigid and are not quite as flexible as regular ears are, meaning they usually remain in the default position unless there is an extreme reason that forces the muscles around them to constrict and thus lower said ear-fins. 


  They breathe through gill-like slits upon their faces, and yes, they can breath on land or in water, however special care must be taken not to allow the surrounding skin of the gills to become dry, as this will make breathing extremely difficult and in severe cases, death may occur.


 The sclera of a floofshark’s eyes is black, the iris can be quite a range of colors, and the pupil appears as a cat-like slit. Floofsharks always have a dorsal fin on their back, it is usually small and starts located approximately between the shoulder blades.


  The tail of a floofshark is long, thick and strong. It is widest at the base and narrows gradually. The tail is usually about the same length, if not longer, than the Foofshark’s body, from fintip to feet. The fin at the end of the tail is usually shaped like that of a shark. Sometimes fluff may grow along the tail ridge, or sometimes as a ring around the tail fin. 


  A completely fluff covered tail is more uncommon, but not unheard of. The tail is used for propelling a Floofshark through the water. When swimming, they often let their arms lie flat against their body and legs likewise, thus relying primarily on the tail to push them along.


 The skin of a Floofshark is smooth if felt in the proper direction. However, if brushed the opposite direction, one can easily be cut or at the very least, scratched. Floofsharks have no paw pads on their feet. Some have mild webbing between their fingers and toes, but not all.


  Floofsharks have powerful jaws, and wide, relatively flat teeth. The edges of these teeth are rather jagged, although not visible from a distance, they are very good for tearing. A floofshark has a visible muzzle, but they are relatively stubby and wide/rounded.




General Info
  Floofsharks are playful creatures. They can be a bit shy at first, but will generally be friendly towards stranger species, so long as said strangers are nice to them. Floofsharks can live on land, but they prefer to live in the sea, and will often make their house beneath the water surface in secluded, quiet areas where the water is calmer. Floofsharks are a fairly small species, although there have been reports of some becoming much larger. 


  They usually prefer to live alone, but occasionally may be found residing with others. They are typically quite curious of other creatures and any ‘rituals’ they have. Although they often prefer to watch from afar before joining in. As an overall they are a rather happy, content species. They do much prefer to live in a more rural region, and not so much in the center of a city. Being in the city is very stressful and many may have a hard time adjusting, which in turn makes them more temperamental.


  A scared or stressed Floofshark has a tendency towards biting/snapping. This is not always entirely intentional on the Floofshark’s behalf but more of an instinctual response.


Food and Nutrition 
Floofsharks need a diet very high in protein and high calorie. They have quite muscular bodies (not so much physically showing) meant for powerful swimming against even the roughest waters, so they burn a lot of calories if in their natural habitat.




Health
 Floofsharks are delicate to changes in weather and altitude. They do not do good in times of extreme heat or extreme cold. Floofsharks tend to prefer not wearing any clothes, but if that is unacceptable in whatever culture they are apart of, they will abide by that ruling, often finding looser fitting items to feel more natural--at least on land.


  Their skin has an antibacterial property that helps keep them resistant against bacterial infections, but by the same token they tend to be more susceptible to viruses, especially when on land/out of the water. 


Reproduction, Gender etc. 
  Gender can vary in this species. They have a fairly standard range (male and female). Alongside this, they also can be entirely genderless--these cases are usually sterile from a reproduction standpoint as well. 


  Floofsharks lay eggs.






Important notes:
-The species is pretty flexible, there isn’t much one can do that is strictly forbidden or anything.
-Their culture is adaptable, they’re like humans in that regard, where they live will generally dictate how they live.
-If you have adopted one from me, you’re basically allowed to do whatever you want with them. They’re your character after all. I’ve intentionally set it up to be pretty open/broad to allow for such.
-Floofsharks can breathe on land and in water, so long as their gills/skin does not completely dry out.