Where can you find Shark (Alpha) in ARK: Survival Ascended?

Check the interactive spawn map on the Shark (Alpha) spawn location page for exact spawn zones across all ARK maps. Spawn density and locations vary by map.

How long does it take to raise a baby Shark (Alpha)?

A baby Shark (Alpha) takes 2 days and 23 hours to reach full maturity. Use a breeding calculator for imprint timing and food requirements.

Shark (Alpha) Taming, Breeding & Spawns

ShARK Alpha

BOSS

Shark (Alpha)

Spawn Command

Information

Level

Preset

Base Settings

Variant

Taming Speed

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 →

TypeLive Birth

Maturation Time2d 23h

XP Calculator

Full Calculator →

Kill XP

Boss Kill (5×)

Creature Level

Kill Count

Per Kill3,816 XP

12 base × 15.9 level × 4 × 5× boss kill × 1× server

Server Settings(Game.ini)

Official servers use non-1× defaults for kill-type multipliers. Adjust these if your server uses custom Game.ini values.

Server XP

Wild Kill

Tamed Kill

Alpha Kill

Cave Kill

Boss Kill

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.

KrakenBubbleExplosion

0%-100%

MiningDrill Harvest

0%-100%

Dino AttacksStandard dino melee hits

50%-50%

Plant Species XPlant turret projectiles

50%-50%

Herbivore DinoHerbivore dino attacks

60%-40%

Stone WeaponsClub, slingshot (high torpor)

66%-34%

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.

Headc_jaw

1.50x

Can Damage

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

Tools & Guides

Taming CalculatorFood, narcotics, and time for any level

Breeding CalculatorMaturation, imprint timers, raising costs

BuildingsCommunity traps, pens, enclosures

AbilitiesAttacks, harvest specs, unique skills

Tips & TricksCommunity strategies and advice

Spawn LocationInteractive maps with spawn zones

Spawn CommandAdmin commands, all variants

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.

The Shark (Alpha) is one of ARK: Survival Ascended's boss creatures, fought in its own arena with a prepared team. It falls within the Boss classification.

Stamina sits at 320 base, providing decent staying power. Its base Melee Damage sits at 100%, giving it solid damage output. With 960 base Health, the Shark (Alpha) is solidly tanky. It carries 250 base Weight - a solid weight pool.

After taming, the Shark (Alpha) guards its arena fiercely - come prepared with your best creatures and gear. It gives live birth after a gestation period, making breeding straightforward. Killing a wild Shark (Alpha) yields 12 base XP. It can be cloned at a Cloning Chamber for 0.37 Element plus 0.01 Element per level.

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