Kingfin's Fearsome Waters

Learn how to defeat Kingfin in Super Mario Galaxy! This guide covers the strategy for throwing shells, avoiding Skeletal Fish Guards, and grabbing the Power Star.

Alright, so you've made it to Kingfin's lair in Bonefin Galaxy. Don't worry, this shark boss isn't too bad once you know the drill! You'll start off on a Toad spaceship, and from there, you'll use a Launch Star to get right over to Kingfin's spot.

The main goal here is to throw shells at Kingfin. Aim for his head if you can – it's more accurate! If your aim's a little shaky, don't sweat it too much because the red shells will help guide your shots a bit. Also, keep an eye on your air meter! You'll need to swim through those bubbles that pop up regularly to make sure you don't run out of air while you're fighting.

Watch out for the Skeletal Fish Guards! The first time you land a solid hit on Kingfin, he'll summon two of these guys. They look a bit intimidating, but they're pretty easy to avoid. If they spot you, they'll swim right at you, but here's the trick: they explode if they hit the ground or any obstacles. So, just let them crash into something, and they'll take themselves out!

After you've hit Kingfin a couple more times, he'll start calling in more guards. Things can get a bit crowded with a lot of fish guards swimming around, which makes it a little trickier to line up your shots on the boss. Just stay focused, keep dodging, and keep those shells flying!

Once you finally manage to defeat Kingfin, a Power Star will appear right above a hot spring. Grab it, and you'll have conquered Kingfin's Fearsome Waters!