Petey Piranha

Petey Piranha is one of Sunshine’s recurring bosses and a major source of trouble in Bianco Hills. His size and mobility distinguish him from ordinary rooted plant enemies.

• Story: The early battle teaches a specific interaction between water and an exposed opening. A later encounter changes the circumstances rather than simply repeating the same arena.
• In the game: Watch for the mouth-opening opportunity and follow the resulting vulnerability. Constant spraying at the wrong phase wastes time and water without advancing the fight.

Story spoilers.

Super Mario Sunshine · GameCube · 2002 · Original GameCube campaign; controller mappings vary in later releases. · Picture: Petey Piranha: Super Mario Sunshine original-era artwork.