---
obsidianUIMode: preview
cssclasses: json5e-monster
tags:
- compendium/src/5e/mm
- monster/environment/underwater
- monster/size/medium
- monster/type/beast
aliases: ["Reef Shark"]
---
# Reef Shark
*Source: SRD / Basic Rules*  

```ad-statblock
title: Reef Shark
![](compendium/bestiary/beast/token/reef-shark.png#token)
*Medium beast, Unaligned*

- **Armor Class** 12  (natural armor)
- **Hit Points** 22 (`4d8 + 4`)
- **Speed** swim 40 ft.

|STR|DEX|CON|INT|WIS|CHA|
|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|
|14 (+2)|13 (+1)|13 (+1)| 1 (-5)|10 (+0)| 4 (-3)|

- **Proficiency Bonus** +2
- **Saving Throws** ⏤
- **Skills** Perception +2
- **Senses** blindsight 30 ft., passive Perception 12

- **Languages** —
- **Challenge** 1/2

## Traits

***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 feet of the creature and the ally isn't [incapacitated](rules/conditions.md#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.
```
^statblock

## Environment

underwater