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Shark, Bull

This sleek, gray predator weaves back and forth through the water with savage grace.

Bull Shark CR 2

XP 600

N Medium animal (aquatic)

Init +6; Senses blindsense 30 ft., keen scent, low-light vision; Perception +6

Defense

AC 14, touch 12, flat-footed 12 (+2 Dex, +2 natural)

hp 11 (2d8+2)

Fort +4, Ref +5, Will +1

Offense

Speed swim 60 ft.

Melee bite +3 (2d8+3)

Statistics

Str 15, Dex 14, Con 13, Int 1, Wis 12, Cha 2

Base Atk +1; CMB +3; CMD 15 (can't be tripped)

Feats Improved Initiative

Skills Perception +6, Swim +10

Ecology

Environment any oceans

Organization solitary, pair, or school (3–6)

Treasure none

This shark is named for its stocky shape, flat snout, and aggressively territorial behavior. Its natural environment brings it close to humanoid prey, and it has been known to attack fishers, swimmers, rafts, and canoes. Though it prefers salt water, it can tolerate fresh water, and can leap over obstacles like low rapids. These qualities make it a terrifying aquatic predator that can travel dozens of miles up rivers in search of prey, striking in secluded swimming holes and placid lakes.

A bull shark is over 7 feet long and weighs roughly 250 pounds. Female bull sharks are slightly larger than males.

Shark, Great White

This immense silvery beast is a majestic specimen, its gigantic jaws lined with rows of serrated teeth.

Great White Shark CR 4

XP 1,200

N Huge animal (aquatic)

Init +6; Senses blindsense 30 ft., keen scent, low-light vision; Perception +11

Defense

AC 19, touch 10, flat-footed 17 (+2 Dex, +9 natural, –2 size)

hp 42 (5d8+20)

Fort +10, Ref +6, Will +4

Offense

Speed swim 60 ft.

Melee bite +9 (2d8+10 plus bleed)

Space 15 ft.; Reach 10 ft.

Special Attacks bleed (1d6)

Statistics

Str 25, Dex 14, Con 19, Int 1, Wis 16, Cha 4

Base Atk +3; CMB +12; CMD 24 (can't be tripped)

Feats Great Fortitude, Improved Initiative, Weapon Focus (bite)

Skills Perception +11, Swim +15

Ecology

Environment any oceans

Organization solitary, pair, school (3–6), or pack (7–13)

Treasure none

The great white shark is one of the largest predatory fish in the ocean, and preys on seals, small whales, seabirds, dolphins, and turtles. Its strength and speed even allow it to leap out of the water to reach prey on land, rafts, or boats.

Though fierce and ruthless, great white sharks are often careful when they encounter a new type of prey. They make many biting passes to evaluate the threat their quarry poses.

An adult great white shark is 20 feet long and weighs 5,000 pounds.