Shark (Alpha)
Shark (Alpha) Overview
In ARK: Survival Ascended, Shark (Alpha) is an arena-bound boss creature that puts a tribe's tames, gear, and tactics to a serious test. Shark (Alpha) cannot be tamed through normal means and engages survivors with 100% base Melee Damage, giving it solid damage output. Reproduction is by live birth following gestation; juveniles mature slowly. Its aquatic kit unlocks underwater caves, sea-floor resources, and deep-water exploration that surface mounts cannot match. Defeating it stands as a tribe-wide accomplishment and a step toward tek-tier rewards.
Spawn Locations
Shark (Alpha) does not currently spawn on any ARK: Survival Ascended map, or spawn data is not yet available.
Taming
Shark (Alpha) is not tamable.
Breeding
Open Calculator →XP Calculator
Full Calculator→Kill XP
Boss Kill (5×)12 base × 15.9 level × 4 × 5× boss kill × 1× server
Server Settings(Game.ini)
Official servers use non-1× defaults; the values above already reflect official rates.
Damage Resistances
The Shark (Alpha) has 15 damage type modifiers that affect incoming damage. It shrugs off 8 damage types but is weak to 6, with its worst vulnerability at +400%. Focus damage there for maximum efficiency. See the full breakdown in the table below. Values under 100% indicate resistance, above 100% indicate weakness.
Base Stats
Full Stats→| Stat | Base (Lv.1) | Wild +/Lv | Tamed +/Lv |
|---|---|---|---|
 Health | 960.0 | +192.00 | +4.00% |
 Stamina | 320.0 | +32.00 | +2.00% |
 Torpidity | 800.0 | +48.00 | +0.00% |
 Food | 2000.0 | +200.00 | +2.00% |
 Weight | 250.0 | +5.00 | +0.80% |
 Melee Damage Multiplier | 100.0% | +5.00% | +10.00% |
 Speed Multiplier | 100.0% | +0.00% | +1.00% |
Hitbox Multipliers
The Shark (Alpha) has 1 hitbox zone, each with a different damage multiplier. Hit the Head (1.5x multiplier) for the highest damage per shot.
Can Damage
Open damage calculator →The Shark (Alpha) can damage: Thatch, Wood. Lower-tier structures are at risk - Stone walls or better will keep the Shark (Alpha) out.
Thatch
Wood
Stone
Metal
Tek| Attack | Base | Thatch | Wood | Stone | Metal | Tek |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack 1Carnivore Large | 34 | 187.0 | 102.0 | — | — | — |
Numbers reflect base melee at level 1, 100% TE, no imprint. The damage calculator lets you scale by melee %, server multipliers, and pick a specific structure for exact hit counts.
Tools & Guides
Shark (Alpha) Tips & Tricks
Check out what other players have learned about the Shark (Alpha) - and contribute your own tips. Boss tips cover army composition, minimum stat requirements, and phase-by-phase battle strategies.
This page is your complete guide to the Shark (Alpha) in ARK: Survival Ascended. Below you'll find a quick overview of its base stats, taming method, breeding data, and harvest capabilities - plus links to dedicated tools like the taming calculator, breeding calculator, and interactive spawn map.
At base level the Shark (Alpha) has 960 base Health, 100% base Melee Damage, 250 base Weight. Use the taming calculator to project how these stats grow through wild levels and taming effectiveness.
The Shark (Alpha) gives live birth after a gestation period. Babies mature in 2 days and 23 hours. Check the breeding calculator for detailed imprint schedules and raising costs.