How to Catch a Shark in Animal Crossing New Leaf

How to Catch a Shark in Animal Crossing New Leaf

What You’ll Need

  • Fishing rod
  • Bait (optional but recommended)
  • Access to the ocean
  • Patience

Where to Find Sharks

Sharks can be found swimming in the ocean around your town. They are most commonly encountered while fishing from the beach, though they may also appear while fishing from the dock.

When to Catch Sharks

Sharks appear from 4 PM to 9 AM. For the best chances, fish in the evening and early morning hours.

How to Catch a Shark

  1. Equip your fishing rod and optional bait.
  2. Cast your line into the ocean from either the beach or dock.
  3. Wait for a large shadow fish to notice your lure and bite.
  4. When you see the exclamation point indicating a fish has noticed your lure, press A to hook the fish.
  5. Reel in the shark by tapping A repeatedly as the shark fights. Be careful not to tap too fast or the line may break!
  6. If the line goes taut, stop reeling and let the shark tire itself out.

With practice and patience, you’ll be reeling in valuable sharks for your museum and collectibles in no time. Good luck!

I aimed to provide a helpful overview of key information for catching sharks in Animal Crossing, but let me know if you have any other questions!

Tips for Catching Sharks in Animal Crossing New Leaf
Location Bait Time of Day
Ocean Fishing rod 4 PM – 9 AM
Pier Any bait All day
Beach No bait needed 4 PM – 9 AM
Island beach No bait needed All day

FAQ: How to Catch a Shark in Animal Crossing New Leaf

  1. What is the best time of day to catch sharks?

    The best time to catch sharks is between 7 PM and 4 AM. Sharks start showing up around evening, so stay up late or set your 3DS clock to nighttime hours.

  2. Where do I find sharks in my town?

    Sharks will randomly appear while you’re swimming in the ocean. You can spot their dorsal fins sticking out of the water. However, they tend to be rarer than other fish.

  3. What bait do I need to catch a shark?

    You don’t need any bait! Just swim around in the ocean at night until you see a dorsal fin. Swim up and press A to catch the shark with your wet suit and bare hands.

  4. Do I need a fishing rod to catch sharks?

    No fishing rod is required. On the other hand, you do need to be wearing a wet suit so you can swim in the ocean. Equip your wet suit and press A when you find a shark to catch it.

  5. What happens if a shark bites me?

    Don’t worry, the sharks won’t actually bite you in the game! However, if you miss pressing A when trying to catch one, it will swim away and you’ll have to find another shark.

  6. What types of sharks are there?

    There are 5 different sharks you can catch: hammerhead shark, ocean sunfish, saw shark, great white shark, and whale shark. Each has different rarity levels and sell prices.

  7. What should I do with the sharks I catch?

    You can donate your first shark of each type to the museum. After that, sell them to Re-Tail for lots of Bells! Sharks are worth 15,000 Bells each. Nevertheless, consider keeping one in your house if you like the way they look.