Reef Shark

• AC: 12 (Natural Armor)
• Alignment: Unaligned
• CHA: 4
• CON: 13
• Challenge Rating: 1/2
• DEX: 13
• HP: 22 (4d8+4)
• INT: 1
• Passive Perception: 12
• Roll 0: Bite 1d20 + 4 1d8+2
• STR: 14
• Senses: Blindsight 30 Ft.
• Size: Medium
• Skills: Perception +2
• Speed: Swim 40 ft.
• Type: beast
• WIS: 10

Smaller than giant sharks and hunter sharks, reef sharks inhabit shallow waters and coral reefs, gathering in small packs to hunt. A full-grown specimen measures 6 to 10 feet long.

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 ft. of the creature and the ally isn't 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.

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The SendingStone review

The Reef Shark is a commonly encountered creature in D&D and is a fairly weak enemy with a CR of only 1/2. With a natural armor of 12, it can be difficult to hit, but it only has 22 hit points and a passive perception of 12. Its bite attack deals moderate damage but is not particularly dangerous. Overall, the Reef Shark is a good low-level monster for beginner players or as a minor obstacle in a larger encounter. However, for more experienced parties, it may not prove to be much of a challenge.

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