Umi Nyobo

Umi nyōbō are dangerous yōkai who live in the ocean. They resemble human women, but have many piscine features. Their skin is scaley like a fish, and their fingers and toes are webbed like a waterfowl’s and resemble fins. Their teeth are sharp and brilliant, like a shark’s. They are very strong, and very dangerous. Folk tales from fishing villages describe umi nyōbō as fearsome predators who kill and eat humans for pleasure. However, this is not always the case. While they do prey on humans, it appears that they do have a sense of compassion as well, and can occasionally show kindness towards humans.