Mermaid

A Mermaid is a life state that will appear in The Sims 3: Island Paradise. Mermaids will be playable, just as with other occult life states. Both male and female mermaids will be possible, though both are referred to as mermaids. Mermaids will also have tails in the ocean and pools, and females will wear seashell bras.Mermaids have legs when on land, but when they enter the water their legs will transform into a tail. They can eat regular food like any other Sim, but they prefer to eat fish and kelp. Kelp can be harvested on the dive lots or bought in the grocery store. Mermaids are sea creatures and they need to go back into the water from time to time. This can be done by swimming in the sea or in a regular pool. But going into the tub or shower works as well. If mermaids dehydrate they will die.

Trivia

 * The mermaid was mentioned in The Sims Medieval, in one of the random events in docks.
 * The Sims 3: Seasons has two clothing pieces and a hairstyle which have a look akin to a mermaid.
 * It has been confirmed that Mermaids will not be attacked by the kraken that lives in the underwater cave as shown in the trailer.