Where can you find Shark in ARK: Survival Ascended?

Check the interactive spawn map on the Shark 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?

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

Shark Taming, Breeding & Spawns - ARK: Survival Ascended

ShARK

BOSS

Shark

Spawn Command

Information

Level

Preset

Base Settings

Variant

Taming Speed

Spawn Locations

Shark does not currently spawn on any ARK: Survival Ascended map, or spawn data is not yet available.

Taming

Shark 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's damage profile includes 15 modifiers that alter how much damage it takes from different sources. It resists 8 damage types (up to 100% reduction) and is vulnerable to 6 (up to +400% incoming damage). 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	320.0	+64.00	+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 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 can damage: Thatch, Wood. It can break through Thatch and Wood, so upgrade to Stone at minimum for protection.

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 Tips & Tricks

Read and share community tips for the Shark in ARK: Survival Ascended. For boss fights, expect guides on team composition, recommended stat thresholds, and proven arena strategies.

Everything you need to know about the Shark in ARK: Survival Ascended is collected here. Use the stat overview, taming summary, and breeding details below to plan your approach, then explore the dedicated tool pages for step-by-step help.

The Shark starts with 320 base Health, 100% base Melee Damage, 250 base Weight. These base values scale with each wild and tamed level-up, so check the taming calculator to see exactly what stats you can expect at different levels.

The Shark 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 is a boss creature in ARK: Survival Ascended that must be fought in a dedicated arena. Classified under the Boss group.

Stamina sits at 320 base, providing moderate endurance. With 100% base Melee Damage, the Shark has decent hitting power. The Shark has 320 base Health - decently sturdy. Weight capacity starts at 250, giving it generous inventory space.

After taming, the Shark is a powerful boss creature encountered in a dedicated arena fight. Breeding is via live birth rather than eggs, simplifying the process. Defeating one in the wild grants 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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