>>23070164Last one for now, it probably won't make it in since we have too many Water pokémon. I really love both the concept and design. Probably more of a shout-out than anything.
A very recognizable form of nose art for fighter jets is the shark mouth. This makes for an excellent concept of a shark and plane hybrid. The idea of having something originally airborne because a water-dwelling creature is very interesting. The first stage is based on a homing missile.