Bestiary
Aquatic

Shark

Habitat
Open seas, reefs, and coastal shallows
Biomes
+water
Spawn
solo, any
Temper
Relentless predators driven by blood-scent
Threat
High
Rarity
Common–Rare
Move
crawl; swim.
Special
Common shark; feeding frenzy at scent of blood; senses prey up to a mile away
  • STR15
  • DEX14
  • CON14
  • INT1
  • Health132
  • Damage28
  • Armor16

Sharks are sleek, cartilaginous predators armed with rows of replaceable, serrated teeth and a sense for blood that draws them from far off. Ordinary sharks are dangerous enough to swimmers and sailors, circling and striking with a savage bite that shears away flesh. The giant prehistoric shark (megalodon) is a leviathan capable of biting a longboat in half and swallowing a man whole. All are tireless, drawn to splashing and blood, and prone to feeding frenzies.

Behavior

  • Cruise widely, homing in on blood and erratic movement
  • Circle prey before committing to a slashing bite-and-run
  • Work into a frenzy amid blood, sometimes biting indiscriminately
  • The giant shark attacks boats and large prey directly

Abilities

  • Shearing Bite. Serrated teeth that scissor away large wounds.
  • Blood Scent. Detects blood and distress at great distance.
  • Feeding Frenzy. Blood in the water provokes a swarming, reckless attack.

Drops & Crafting

  • Rough hide (shagreen, abrasive, grip, leather)
  • Teeth (blades, points, ornament)
  • Liver oil (lamps, preserving)
  • Meat and fins