Chum

Chums are a type of Salmonid, the main antagonists of Salmon Run in. Chums are the most common form of Salmonid, and use a frying pan to attack inklings. They are not very tough individually, but they can pose a threat in large numbers or against Inklings that aren't paying attention to their surroundings. During the Salmon Rush Chums become very fast and deadly, and they come in huge numbers.

Basic Information

 * They tend to appear in groups rather than alone.
 * Defeating them will earn you Power Eggs.

Attack Behavior

 * They use their sense of smell to locate and close in on targets who have entered their territory.
 * Once they close in on a target, they perform close-range attacks using frying pans or other cookware.

Elimination

 * Can be neutralized relatively easily with a direct hit of ink.

Supporting Information

 * They inhabit a restricted ocean zone, and any unauthorized contact with them is expressly forbidden by law.
 * On their own, they don't pose a significant threat, but ignore them and you may quickly find yourself surrounded.

Etymology
Chum is a type of meat that fishers use to attract sharks, and is also a species of salmon.