To locate a shark in the Naturalist mod, focus on ocean biomes and swim near deeper water where sharks are most likely to spawn. In many Naturalist add-on versions, sharks are tied to ocean areas rather than rivers or shallow shorelines, and they may appear more reliably at a distance from land.

What to try

  • Search in open ocean, not near beaches.
  • Check deeper water and nighttime or low-visibility conditions.
  • Move away from crowded areas so the spawn system has room to work.
  • If you are using Bedrock/Naturalist add-on content, confirm the version you installed, since shark behavior and spawning can vary by release.

Fast checklist

  1. Go to a large ocean biome.
  2. Sail or swim well offshore.
  3. Scan the water surface and below it for movement.
  4. Keep exploring different ocean regions if nothing appears.
  5. Re-enter the area after some time if spawns seem stuck.

Version note

Some community reports mention shark spawning issues in the Naturalist add-on, especially for hammerhead sharks, so it may not be a simple “go here and it appears instantly” situation. If you are on a newer add-on version, behavior may differ from older showcase videos.

Practical tip

If your goal is to find a shark faster, the best approach is to grid- search large ocean zones in a boat rather than wandering randomly from shore to shore. That usually gives the game more chances to spawn the animal in the right biome.