A Shrake was a magically-created species of fish, found in the Atlantic Ocean. The creature was covered in spines and sought out and destroyed Muggle fishing nets. The first Shrakes were supposedly created in the early 1800s by a group of wizard fisherfolk who had been insulted by Muggles. The Shrake, by damaging the nets used by Muggles to fish in that area of the sea, caused no end of trouble.[1]
The spines of the Shrake could be used as a potion ingredient.[2]
Etymology[]
"Shrake" comes from the words "shred" and "hake"; a hake is a fish related to the cod.
Appearances[]
- Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (First appearance)
- Wonderbook: Book of Potions (Mentioned only)
- Pottermore
Notes and references[]
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