How to Get a Shark in Terraria

To get a shark in Terraria, you can find them spawning in the ocean biome, specifically within 250 tiles of the map’s edge, or you can spawn them using a Shark Statue connected to a switch or lever with wire. Sharks can also be found in the surface layer of the desert during a Sandstorm, where they are known as Sand Sharks, and their fins can be obtained with a 1/8 (12.5%) chance.

Understanding Shark Spawning

Shark Spawning Conditions

Sharks do not spawn in Corrupted/Crimson or Hallowed oceans, so if your oceans have been infested, you’ll need to use Purification Powder or a Clentaminator to restore them.

FAQs

1. What is the easiest way to get shark fins in Terraria? The easiest way to get shark fins is by hunting sharks in the ocean during a Blood Moon, which increases the spawn rate of sharks, or by spawning them from a Shark Statue.

2. Why are no sharks spawning in my ocean Terraria? Sharks do not spawn in Corrupted/Crimson or Hallowed oceans, so you may need to purify your ocean using Purification Powder or a Clentaminator.

3. How do you get a shark pickaxe in Terraria? The Reaver Shark is a pickaxe available through fishing in the Ocean, which can mine blocks weaker than Demonite and Crimtane ores.

4. Is there a shark statue in Terraria? Yes, the Shark Statue is a decorative and functional statue found underground, which can be used to spawn sharks by connecting it to a switch or lever with wire.

5. How do you summon a shark pup in Terraria? The Shark Bait is a pet summon item that summons a pet Shark Pup, with a 1/10 (10%) chance to be found in Water Chests, Ocean Crates, and Seaside Crates.

6. What is the shark gun in Terraria? The Megashark is a Hardmode gun that fires bullets, stronger than the Minishark, with a 50% chance not to consume ammo.

7. How rare is the shark pet in Terraria? The Shark Pup pet has a 1/10 (10%) chance to be found in Water Chests, Ocean Crates, and Seaside Crates.

8. Where is the Reaper Shark in Terraria? The Reaper Shark is a mini boss that spawns in the 3rd and 4th layers of the Abyss, initially stealthed as it hunts for prey.

9. How rare is the Sawtooth Shark in Terraria? The Sawtooth Shark is a type of chainsaw that can be found when fishing in an Ocean biome, with a catch rate of 1/100 (1%) with 50% Fishing Power.

10. How do you lure sharks in Terraria? Using a Water Walking Potion or Water Walking Boots to stand at the surface and dive slightly down periodically can attract Sharks to within striking distance while staying safe.

11. How common are sharks in Terraria? Sharks are uncommon aquatic creatures that are very resistant to knockback, and can easily kill an unprepared player.

12. Can you get shark fins from fishing in Terraria? Yes, Shark Fins can be obtained from fishing in the Ocean biome, with a 95% / 98% chance of being dropped by Sharks.

13. What drops shark fins in Terraria? Shark Fins are dropped by Sharks found in the Ocean biome, with a 95% / 98% chance, and by Sand Sharks during a Sandstorm, with a 1/8 (12.5%) chance.

14. How do you get the Megashark in Terraria? The Megashark is a Hardmode gun that can be obtained after defeating The Destroyer, and is one of the strongest pre-Plantera guns in the game.

15. Is the Megashark good in Terraria? Yes, the Megashark is a good option against mechanical bosses, with fast use time and good damage, making it suitable for fighting The Destroyer and Plantera.