Terrafin originated in dirty seas, where it was common to swim, bathe, and even dive underground.
But a powerful explosion in the sky created a shockwave that transformed the ocean of sand into a vast sheet of glass, ending Terrafin's duty as local lifeguard.
Not one to sit still, the muscular land shark found himself training in the art of boxing and, soon after, he became a local champion.
Fighters came from all over to challenge him, but it was a chance encounter with a great Portal Master that led him to abandon his title for a greater goal.