| Japanese name: |
海ネコ |
| Nickname: |
Umi Neko |
Sea Cats are huge, cat/whale creatures that live near the shores of Alabasta. They are classified as a type "A" creature, being "Big Friendly". A huge sea cat was seen by the Straw Hat Pirates before coming to Alabasta. Vivi stated that it is a legendary animal that is a sacred to Alabasta, and must not be harmed. In the 4kids dub, she told them the "Cat Shark" was an endangered species. Their name is a pun on the Black-tailed Gull, which its name kanji is literally translated as "Sea Cat". Their appearances resemble that of a maneki-neko. They first appeared in Chapter 157 and Episode 92.
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