Shanks is one of the quietest 16-year-olds in the world of One Piece, preferring to spend his time leisurely traveling around the world with his crew instead of rushing from one place to another. Shanks is not violent like many other teenagers. He has a friendly disposition and will not intentionally seek to harm others. However, despite what a simple person he seems at first glance, Shanks is a complex person with a complex character.