Jawz

This article is about the enemy originally from Sonic 3 & Knuckles. For the similarly-titled enemy from Sonic the Hedgehog, see Jaws. For other uses, see Jawz (disambiguation).

Jawz
A Jawz, from the Wii version of Sonic Colors.
Appearances
First appearance	Sonic the Hedgehog 3
Game appearances	Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Sonic 3 & Knuckles Sonic Colors (Wii) Sonic Colors (Nintendo DS) Sonic Mania Sonic Mania Plus Sonic Colors: Ultimate
Appearances in other media	Sonic the Comic Sonic Adventures IDW Publishing
Biographical overview
Creator	Dr. Eggman
Species	Robot
Physical description
Color scheme	Blue, yellow, silver Blue, yellow, red, orange, gray (Sonic Colors) Turquoise blue, yellow, red, orange, gray (Sonic Colors)
Eyes	Black with yellow sclera
Alignment and character traits
Alignment	Evil
Affiliation(s)	Eggman Empire Badniks
Powers and abilities
Skills	Flight Swimming Self-detonation

It zooms across the sky and is so happy to see you.

— Description, Sonic the Hedgehog Encyclo-speed-ia

The Jawz (ジョーズ, Jōzu^?), also known as the Jawzun (ジョーズン, Jōzun^?) in Japan, is an enemy that appears in the Sonic the Hedgehog series. It is a mass-produced, shark-based Badnik created by Dr. Eggman which can travel through the air and underwater.

Appearance

The typical Jawz resembles a shark-themed torpedo. It has a blue metallic body with a silver underbelly. Its head also has a pair of bolts on each side resembling eyes and a mouth full of sharp teeth. It also has a dorsal fin, an anal fin, and a single turbine engine with a four-winged propeller on its rear.

In Sonic Colors, the general Jawz had a more detailed design with orange turbines and black eyes with yellow sclera. It also had two pelvic fins instead of an anal fin. The smaller variations of it in the same game were also turquoise instead of blue.

Game appearances

Sonic 3 & Knuckles

In Sonic the Hedgehog 3 and the lock-on game Sonic 3 & Knuckles, this Badnik is referred to as Jawz (ジョーズ, Jōzu^?) In these games, they are encountered in Hydrocity Zone, where they usually appear in groups.

In gameplay, Jaws are either flying or swimming in a straight line without turning around but make no effort to attack the player. If the player gets damaged by a Jawz however, it will self-destruct without releasing the animal inside of it. Nevertheless, they can still be dangerous if the player fails to notice them. Otherwise, they are easily defeated with the Spin Jump.

Sonic Colors

In the Wii version and Nintendo DS version of Sonic Colors, and the remake Sonic Colors: Ultimate, Jawz are encountered in Aquarium Park. In the Wii version and Sonic Colors: Ultimate, they are larger and swim around in the underwater sections and will charge towards Sonic in a straight line once he gets too close. Smaller variations of the Jawz are also featured, which follow Sonic around underwater rather than in a straight line. Otherwise, the Spin Jump and the Yellow Drill can defeat them.

In the Nintendo DS version, only the blue variation of the Jawz appear. These Badniks usually swim around, but will start charging towards Sonic once he gets close. While they charge, the player cannot attack the Jawz without taking damage. Instead, the player has to attack them using the Yellow Drill.

Sonic Mania

In Sonic Mania, and its expansion Sonic Mania Plus, Jawz are enemies found in both Acts of Hydrocity Zone, usually in groups. In gameplay, they are either flying or swimming in a straight line without turning around but make no effort to attack the player. If they hit the playable character, they will self-destruct without releasing the Animals inside of them. While still dangerous due to them appearing suddenly, Jawzes can easily be destroyed with a Spin Attack-related move. Doing so will release the Animals inside of them and award the player with 100 points.

Powers and abilities

Jawz can both fly and swim using a turbine engine. They also have a self-destruct function that activates after someone touches them.

In other media

Books and comics

Sonic the Comic

Two Jawz, from Sonic the Poster Mag #9. Art by Nigel Dobbyn.

In the Sonic the Comic comic series and its spin-offs published by Fleetway Editions, the Jawz is a mass-produced Badnik made by Dr. Ivo Robotnik. It served as one of the doctor's first generations of Badniks that he used to terrorize Mobius with.

Sonic Adventures

In the Sonic Adventures comic book, the Jawz is a Badnik model in Dr. Robotnik's army. Once, the doctor sent numerous Badniks, including the Jawz, on a huge chase after Sonic and Tails when they escaped from his spaceship.

IDW Publishing

A Jawz, from Sonic the Hedgehog: Imposter Syndrome #3.

In the Sonic the Hedgehog comic series and its spin-offs published by IDW Publishing, a singular Jawz model and a horde of other assorted Badniks would be used by Dr. Starline to test Surge the Tenrec during one of her tests at Starline Base Sigma. However, the Jawz and the other Badniks were easily destroyed by her.

Trivia

• The name of the Badnik is a reference to the 1975 thriller film, Jaws.
• Jawz' method of attack is similar to the Balkiry's, except it may come from both sides of the screen and blows up upon touch. In fact, if this Badnik does explode, then its animal will not pop out, similar to the Grabber.
• In Sonic the Hedgehog 3, Jawz are only ever encountered exclusively within Act 2. They can be placed within Act 1 using Debug Mode. However, their sprite appears glitchy, instead using Blastoids' textures (the latter of which is exclusive to Act 1). It is likely that they use each other's sprite sheet in order to match with the corresponding Act's palette.
• In Sonic Labyrinth, there is a Badnik named Ototo which is similar to Jawz.

Gallery

Concept artwork

Sonic Colors

Models

Sonic Colors

References

Sonic the Hedgehog 3

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