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"The massive Maw lurks in the dark depths, feeding on the bulbfish that thrive there."

Statistics[]

The Maw is one of the larger Huge fish, although it is smaller than the Dragon and the Abyssal. Its long body is mainly greyish-brown, with fins that are a darker grey than the body and lighter grey spots on the back.

Location[]

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The Maw as it is seen on the map

The Maw found very deep in the Bay and sometimes in the Open Sea just above any caves on the seafloor. It is commonly found chasing a Bulbfish snack. At night it moves closer to the surface.

Catching Guide[]

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How to Catch a Maw - Cat Goes Fishing- Caverns and Coral

Both methods of catching the Maw require using the Bulbfish found down in the depths. Both methods require the use of a huge hook. A Lightbulb can make tracking the Maw as it swims much easier.

The fastest method is to hook the Bulbfish that is in its mouth, although this requires some precision to avoid hooking the Maw itself. If you do this correctly, the Maw will immediately chain onto your hook and can be reeled in.

You can also hook a Bulbfish that is not in its mouth and use it as bait. The Maw will eventually finish eating (you will hear a popping sound as the Bulbfish in its mouth disappears) and begin looking for another Bulbfish. At this point, make sure the hook is next to the Maw's head, and it should bite on quickly.

You will need:

  • A Lightbulb lure and huge hook.
  • Crankbait and Sinker rod upgrades (for reaching the Maw and getting its attention without alerting too many other fish).
  • At least three Gauge and Improved Crank upgrades if in Realism mode.
  • At least a Power Rod for reaching its depth, but a Master Rod is better.

A strategy for for Realism mode involves luring the Maw near the surface, then letting it bite, so you don't have to fight it. This is useful as the Maw has excellent stamina and will lunge away from the hook, often pulling it into rocks and snapping the line.

Trivia[]

Because of its long, shark-like body, permanently wide-open mouth, and spotted back, the Maw may be intended to resemble the real-world whale shark or related species.

It shares its name with a location in Little Nightmares.

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