Lenny

Lenny from Shark Tale is a friendly, compassionate, and vegetarian great white shark voiced by Jack Black. He is the son of mob boss Don Lino who hides his true nature to avoid disappointing his family, eventually befriending Oscar and disguising himself as "Sebastian the Whale Washin' Dolphin". Vegetarianism: Unlike his father and older brother Frankie, Lenny refuses to eat fish or marine life. Heart of Gold: He is a kind, gentle character who loves his family but is forced to run away after his father deems him a "faulty" shark. Friendship with Oscar: Lenny helps Oscar maintain the "Sharkslayer" lie to protect him from his father's shark mob. Reconciliation: After Oscar admits Frankie’s death was an accident, Lenny reconciles with his father. Subplot Controversy: Many critics and viewers interpreted Lenny’s character arc—specifically his need to hide his true self from his father—as a metaphor for "coming out". Extreme Pacifist: Lenny is deeply compassionate toward all sea life. In his introductory scene, he even rescues a worm from a fishing hook. Dietary Choices: He is a strict vegan/vegetarian who loves eating kelp and vegetables but gags at the thought of eating meat. Anxiety & Pressure: Lenny suffers from anxiety due to the constant pressure to live up to his father's expectations as a "killer" shark. Dolphin Disguise: To hide from his family, he adopts the persona of "Sebastian, the Whale-Washing Dolphin," complete with a blue skin-like suit. Faking Death: He is the brains behind the plan to fake his own death at Oscar's hands, which allowed him to run away while making Oscar a hero. The Shrimp Incident: When forced by his father to eat a shrimp, Lenny sneaks the shrimp out of his mouth and helps it escape the restaurant. Jaws Reference: In one scene, Lenny spits out a 1972 Louisiana license plate, a direct nod to the 1975 film Jaws. Family Ties: He is the youngest son of Don Lino and the younger brother of Frankie.