Reef Shark (/riːf ʃɑːk/)
Man-eaters of the Sea
A predatory shark, under 10 feet long [average 6-10 feet]. It has tough, dull gray skin that is roughened by toothlike scales. It has a muscular, asymmetrical, upturned tail and pointed fins. It also has a pointed snout extending forward and over a crescentic mouth set with sharp triangular teeth.
Smaller than giant sharks and hunter sharks, reef sharks inhabit shallow waters and coral reefs, gathering in small packs to hunt. A full-grown specimen measures 6 to 10 feet long.
The Menagerie fought some in the hollow tree on Outding Refuge
Additional Information
Uses, Products & Exploitation
Usages
Aurora's Whole Realms Catalogue sold shark hides for 15 gp a piece.Harvesting
Instructions
Instructions: Because this creature is an Beast, the player should roll a Nature Check using the DCs in the table below. On a success, the player is able to harvest the item. On a failure, the item cannot be harvested (either because the character is not skilled enough, or because the item is ruined). The DM should note that many of the items have an expiration, and can not be sold or used after the expiration has passed.
| DC | Item | Description | Value | Weight | Expiration | Crafting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Reef Shark Teeth (pouch) | A shark's teeth are extremely sharp, triangular pieces of dentin covered in a hard coating of enamel. The teeth are used in jewelry and decoration, but can also be used to make serrate blades and saws. | 5 sp | 3 lb. | ∞ | - |
| 10 | Reef Shark Skin | A shark's skin is covered in small, rough, hard scales. Leatherworkers dry and treat the leather, then grind down the scales to make the leather smoother and easier to handle, giving it a pebbled appearance. | 5 gp | 6 lb. | 10 days | - |
This kind of creature does not normally carry treasure. This kind of creature does not normally have or collect treasure. However, the creature may have a lair full of bodies, or reside somewhere that treasure already exists.
This creature produces 2-12 pieces of Harvested Meat, weighing 8-48 lbs. DC: 5, Expire: 1 day, Value: 4-24 sp
Sources
Source(s):
- Mike Mearls, Jeremy Crawford, Christopher Perkins (2014-09-30). Monster Manual 5th edition. Edited by Scott Fitzgerald Gray. (Wizards of the Coast), pp. 330, 336. ISBN 978-0786965614.
- Rob Heinsoo, Stephen Schubert (May 19, 2009). Monster Manual 2 4th edition. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 182. ISBN 0786995101.
- Skip Williams, Jonathan Tweet, Monte Cook (July 2003). Monster Manual v.3.5. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 279. ISBN 0-7869-2893-X.
- Gary Gygax (December 1977). Monster Manual, 1st edition. (TSR, Inc), p. 87. ISBN 0-935696-00-8.
- BioWare (June 2005). Designed by Keith Hayward, Rob Bartel. Neverwinter Nights: Pirates of the Sword Coast. Atari.
- Ed Greenwood (July 2000). Volo's Guide to Baldur's Gate II. Edited by Duane Maxwell, David Noonan. (Wizards of the Coast), pp. 60–61. ISBN 0-7869-1626-5.
- Skip Williams, Jonathan Tweet, Monte Cook (July 2003). Monster Manual v.3.5. (Wizards of the Coast), pp. 64–65. ISBN 0-7869-2893-X.
- Mike Mearls, Jeremy Crawford, Christopher Perkins (2014-09-30). Monster Manual 5th edition. Edited by Scott Fitzgerald Gray. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 328. ISBN 978-0786965614.
- Ed Bonny, Jeff Grubb, Rich Redman, Skip Williams, and Steve Winter (September 2002). Monster Manual II 3rd edition. (TSR, Inc), p. 147. ISBN 07-8692-873-5.
- Christopher Perkins, Will Doyle, Steve Winter (September 19, 2017). Tomb of Annihilation. Edited by Michele Carter, Scott Fitzgerald Gray. (Wizards of the Coast), pp. 43, 64, 66–67, 82. ISBN 978-0-7869-6610-3.
- Ed Greenwood, Eric L. Boyd, Darrin Drader (July 2004). Serpent Kingdoms. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 102. ISBN 0-7869-3277-5.
- Colin McComb, Scott Bennie (April 1992). Islands of Terror. Edited by Anne Gray McCready. (TSR, Inc.), pp. 47–48. ISBN 1-56076-349-3.
- Mike Mearls, Jeremy Crawford, Christopher Perkins (2014-09-30). Monster Manual 5th edition. Edited by Scott Fitzgerald Gray. (Wizards of the Coast), pp. 263–264. ISBN 978-0786965614.
- Wolfgang Baur (November 1993). Secrets of the Lamp. Genie Lore. (TSR, Inc.), p. 32. ISBN 978-1560766476.
- Jeff Grubb, Julia Martin, Steven E. Schend et al (1992). Aurora's Whole Realms Catalogue. (TSR, Inc), p. 75. ISBN 0-5607-6327-2.
Scientific Name
Animalia, Materia, Bestia (Chordata, Chondrichthyes, Euselachii, Neoselachii, Selachimorpha - Carcharhinus perezii)
Origin/Ancestry
Beast (Animal, Aquatic Fish | Shark)
Lifespan
20-30 years
Conservation Status
Sharks are not currently protected by most "civilized" cultures.
Average Height
7'
Average Weight
800 lbs.
Average Length
7'
Geographic Distribution
Related Ethnicities
5E Statistics
Reef Shark
| Size | Reef (Medium) Hunter (Large) Giant (Huge) |
| Type | Beast |
| Alignment | Unaligned |
| Challenge Rating | Reef (1/2) Hunter (2) |
General Information
| Movement | Swimming |
| Vision | Blindsight |
| Favored Climate | Cold |
| Favored Terrain | Seas & Ocean |
Appearance
| Average length | 6' - 10' |
| Average Weight | 150-275 lb. |
Based on
animal SharkSee Also: Shark on Forgotten Realms Wiki