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Namur is a shark fish-man who once led the eighth division of the Whitebeard Pirates. The only non-human among Whitebeard's commanders, he fought at Marineford to keep Ace from the executioner's block.

Japanese Va: Daisuke Matsubara
Birthday: July 6th
Status: Alive
First Appearance (Manga): Chapter 552: Ace and Whitebeard
Crew & Affiliations: Whitebeard Pirates
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Appearance

Built short and rounded, Namur carries the unmistakable traits of a shark fish-man. Pointed teeth from his lower jaw jut past his lips, three to a side, and three pairs of gills line his neck. His hair stands up in upward spikes, a look that recalls Gecko Moria, and the numeral eight is inked at the left of his throat to mark the division he commands. For clothing he favors a white tee with sky-blue sleeves, the orange Criminal star printed across the chest. Because his lower half never appears in the manga, the anime supplies grey belted trousers, bare feet, and a grey fin rising from his back.

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Personality

Devotion to Whitebeard and his crew defines Namur. He proved that loyalty by sailing into the Marineford war and putting his own life on the line in the attempt to pull Ace free from execution.

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Abilities

Leading the eighth division placed Namur in command of its lower ranks. His fish-man heritage already grants roughly tenfold the strength of an ordinary person on land, doubled again in water, and his commander status implies he surpasses even that baseline. The anime fleshes out his fighting more than the manga does, depicting him as a capable martial artist, though whether he practices Fish-Man Karate is never confirmed. His jaws are formidable in the way Arlong's are, strong enough to chew straight through an iron battle axe.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Namur in One Piece?

Namur is a shark fish-man who once led the eighth division of the Whitebeard Pirates, making him the only non-human among Whitebeard's commanders, and he fought at Marineford to keep Ace from execution.

What kind of fish-man is Namur?

Namur is a shark fish-man, recognizable by the pointed teeth jutting from his lower jaw, three to a side, and the three pairs of gills lining his neck.

What position did Namur hold in the Whitebeard Pirates?

Namur commanded the eighth division of the Whitebeard Pirates, the only non-human among Whitebeard's division commanders.

What did Namur do at Marineford?

At the Battle of Marineford, Namur fought alongside the Whitebeard Pirates in the effort to free Portgas D. Ace from execution, putting his own life on the line.

How strong is Namur?

As a fish-man, Namur has roughly ten times human strength on land and double that in water, with his commander rank implying even greater power, and his jaws are strong enough to bite through an iron battle axe.

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