Sand Tiger Shark in Planet Zoo 2
Last verified 2026-10-14
AnimalsSand Tiger Shark (Carcharias taurus) is a base-game entry. Housing: Aquarium. Zoopedia status: Critically Endangered. Biomes: Reef.
Source-based reference, not a hands-on play report. Values are the official website's displayed snapshot; check the planned adult population and current in-game Zoopedia before building.
Housing and environment requirements
The displayed space values are not a fixed allowance for every group size. Frontier's Animals guide says each additional adult increases space requirements; use the Zoopedia population planner and traversable-area checks.
Plan deep-water and aquatic space, not a land paddock. Match salinity and temperature, and supply filtration and maintenance.
| Field | Official value |
|---|---|
| Deep water | 420 m² |
| Barrier | Grade 3; 1 m high |
| Salinity | Saltwater |
| Terrain | Rock 0–20%; Sand 20–100%; Soil 0–100% |
| Temperature | 16–28°C |
| Population range | 2–6 |
| Periodic food expenses | $715.00 (in-game currency) |
Food expenses are the website's species figure, not a verified total bill for a chosen group. Fields not reproduced here must be checked at the source; do not infer zero.
Official relationship labels
Thriving relationships on this species page: No partners listed.
Neutral relationships on this species page: Blacktip Reef Shark, Hawksbill Turtle, Javanese Cownose Ray, Ocellated Eagle Ray, Giant Grouper, Humphead Wrasse, Indo-Pacific Leopard Shark, Sailfin Snapper, Blackspotted Puffer, Red Lionfish, Dolphinfish, Clown Triggerfish.
These are directional source labels, and some pairs appear in both categories. Both labels are retained. Check the other species' page too and meet every animal's social and environment requirements. A shared biome alone does not establish a relationship.
Named colourmorphs
Frontier lists: Albino. The source does not provide a rarity or inheritance probability for these variants.
Questions people ask
Is Sand Tiger Shark in the base game?
Yes, the official index marks it Base Game.
What temperature does Sand Tiger Shark need?
The official page lists 16–28°C. Match the animal's environment, not just the map biome.