Shrimp That Can Punch ?

Not Your Average Shrimp

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2. The Club is the Weapon

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Lightning Speed

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4. Shrimp vs. Shell?

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Sonic Boom Surprise

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6. More Than Just Power

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Underwater Armory

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8. Masters of Their Domain

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Beyond Brawn

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10. A Shrimp to Inspire

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The Punchline

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