Reef Shark

Shark, Reef

Medium beast, unaligned

½
Challenge Rating
100 XP

In the vibrant and teeming underwater realms, the Reef Shark glides as an agile and predatory creature. With its sleek form, sharp teeth, and mastery of aquatic environments, the Reef Shark embodies grace, primal instincts, and the fierce power of the sea.

The Reef Shark is a medium-sized shark, typically found in coastal waters and thriving coral reefs. Its streamlined body is adorned with a combination of gray and white hues, allowing it to blend into its watery surroundings. Rows of razor-sharp teeth line its powerful jaws, ready to seize its prey with swift and deadly precision.

As a hunter of the depths, the Reef Shark possesses acute senses and exceptional swimming prowess. Its keen sense of smell allows it to detect even the faintest traces of blood in the water, making it a formidable predator. With its sleek body and muscular tail, the Reef Shark effortlessly cuts through the currents, pursuing its prey with speed and agility.

Reef Sharks are opportunistic feeders, preying upon fish, crustaceans, and other marine creatures that inhabit the coral reefs. They are highly territorial and will fiercely defend their hunting grounds from intruders, including larger predators. Legends speak of rare cases where powerful druids or aquatic beings form bonds with Reef Sharks, forging connections that transcend the boundaries of species.

While Reef Sharks may not possess any supernatural abilities, their mastery of their aquatic domain makes them formidable adversaries. They are known for their tenacity and aggressive behavior when threatened or cornered. Engaging with a Reef Shark requires both agility and strategic thinking, as their swift movements and powerful bites can quickly overpower the unprepared.

Encountering a Reef Shark is to face a creature of primal power and instinct. Its presence exudes an aura of predatory elegance, as it patrols the coral reefs with a graceful and unyielding purpose. Interacting with a Reef Shark can be a thrilling experience, as their natural beauty and inherent danger create a delicate balance of fascination and caution.

Reef Sharks add a touch of aquatic danger and the wonders of underwater ecosystems to the tapestry of the world. They serve as reminders of the diverse and awe-inspiring creatures that inhabit the depths, showcasing the delicate balance of life and survival beneath the waves. Whether encountered as swift adversaries, guardians of vibrant coral reefs, or as guides to hidden underwater realms, Reef Sharks bring a sense of adventure and the untamed power of the sea to the realms of exploration and discovery.

Special Abilities

Pack Tactics

The shark has advantage on an attack roll against a creature if at least one of the shark’s allies is within 5 ft. of the creature and the ally isn’t incapacitated.

Water Breathing

The shark can breathe only underwater.

Actions

  • Bite: Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d8 + 2) piercing damage.
Armor Class: 12 (natural armor)
Hit Points: 22 (4d8+4)
Speed: 40 ft. (swim)
str
14
+2
dex
13
+1
con
13
+1
int
1
-5
wis
10
+0
cha
4
-3

Proficiencies

  • Skill: Perception +2

Senses

  • Passive Perception: 10
  • Blindsight: 30'
Environment: Underwater

Credits: SRD 5.1