How To Catch Ancient Shark in Abyss Roblox (March 2026) Full Guide
If you’re hunting the most terrifying predator in the deep sandy biome of Roblox Abyss, you’ve come to the right place. The Ancient Shark is a Legendary-rarity fish that patrols the Ancient Sands region like a boss, and catching it is one of the greatest achievements in the entire game. I’ve spent dozens of hours diving into these sandy depths — and getting eaten more times than I’d care to admit — just to figure out the best way to lock down this beast and haul it back to sell.
In this complete guide, I’ll walk you through everything: where the Ancient Shark spawns, what gear you absolutely need, how to survive the encounter, the most effective combat tactics, what mutations it can carry, how much it sells for, and advanced strategies that even veteran divers miss. Whether you’re brand new to Roblox Abyss or just struggling to finally bag this legendary creature, this is the only guide you need.
Quick Overview:
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Fish Name | Ancient Shark |
| Rarity | Legendary |
| Location | Ancient Sands |
| Behavior | Aggressive (Mini-Boss Level) |
| Base Sell Price | ~±5,091 (varies by weight & stars) |
| Minimum Tube | Oxy Tube (Pufferfish Tube at bare minimum) |
| Recommended Tube | Oxy Tube |
| Minimum Gun | Morveth’s Treasure Gun (minimum viable) |
| Recommended Gun | Magroot Gun or Lost Spirit Gun |
| Poisonous? | No |
| Mutations Available | Cactus, Sand (and others) |
What Is the Ancient Shark in Roblox Abyss?
Before we get into the how-to, let me give you the full picture of what you’re dealing with. The Ancient Shark isn’t just a regular fish you stumble across — it’s described in-game as “a massive shark said to have lived for centuries.” This thing is the apex predator of the Ancient Sands biome, treated essentially as a mini-boss that will aggressively chase and attack you the moment it detects your presence.
It sits at the top of the Ancient Sands food chain, holding Legendary rarity alongside the Bigmouthfish. However, unlike the passive Bigmouthfish, the Ancient Shark is extremely hostile, has a massive health pool, and requires serious gear to defeat. Its rarity combined with its aggression is exactly what makes it so difficult — and so rewarding — to catch.
From a pure value standpoint, the Ancient Shark provides the highest single-catch payout available in the Ancient Sands biome. If you land one with a good star rating or a rare mutation, you’re looking at a haul that can significantly fund your next gear upgrade. An Abyssal mutation on a Legendary fish like this could multiply the base price by 8.5x — making a single catch extraordinarily valuable.
Where To Find the Ancient Shark in Roblox Abyss?
Location: Ancient Sands Biome
The Ancient Shark only spawns in the Ancient Sands, which is the second major biome you’ll unlock in Roblox Abyss. You will not find it in the Forgotten Deep (starter zone) or the Ocean surface areas.
How to reach Ancient Sands: The Ancient Sands is a mid-game region located below the initial Forgotten Deep shallow areas. To get there, head toward the back of Richard’s bestiary and swim straight through. You’ll pass through a tunnel and eventually arrive in a cave where Crazy Jeff operates a shop selling oxygen pods, the Wasted Gun, sea mines, a minimap, and all potions. In front of Jeff is a teleporter chamber and a portable stash. Once past Jeff, you’re entering the Ancient Sands territory.
You’ll know you’ve arrived when the background music changes and the terrain becomes predominantly sandy seafloor with a distinct mid-game atmosphere. The Ancient Sands is noticeably deeper than the Forgotten Deep, so you’ll feel the difference in pressure resistance requirements immediately.
Important: The Ancient Sands is designed as a mid-game biome. Rushing here with starter gear is not just difficult — it’s nearly impossible. You need proper tube upgrades to even survive the depth.
| Biome | Depth | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forgotten Deep | Shallow | Beginner | Starter zone, safe for new players |
| Ancient Sands | Mid-depth | Intermediate | Requires Pufferfish Tube minimum |
| Spirit Roots | Deep | Advanced | Legendary/Mythic fish territory |
Exact Spawn Locations Within Ancient Sands
The Ancient Shark does not stay in one spot. It actively patrols the open sandy areas of the biome, swimming through the wide sandy floors and open water sections. Unlike passive fish that hide near rocks or dark corners, this creature roams aggressively through the main zones.
Because of this patrol behavior, you need to manually search for the Ancient Shark by exploring the open areas of Ancient Sands rather than waiting in one spot. It has a very low spawn rate compared to the other eight fish in the biome, so patience is absolutely required.
Pro Tip: If the Ancient Shark isn’t appearing, try clearing out smaller Common and Uncommon fish in the area first. This can help trigger new, rarer spawns to cycle in — including the Ancient Shark itself.
Gear Requirements: What You Need Before Attempting This Catch?
This is the most critical section of this guide, and I cannot stress it enough: do not attempt the Ancient Shark without proper equipment. I’ve seen so many players lose oxygen, die from pressure, or waste their entire session because they came in underprepared.
Oxygen Tube Requirements
| Tube | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Starter Tubes (Wooden, Normal, Old, Boat) | ❌ Not Viable | Pressure damage will destroy you in Ancient Sands |
| Pufferfish Tube | ✅ Bare Minimum | Absolute floor for reaching this biome at all |
| Zepline Tube | ✅ Acceptable | Better oxygen, more comfortable dives |
| Ruined Tube / Bath Tube / Plane Tube | ✅ Good | Significant improvement for extended sessions |
| Oxy Tube | ⭐ Recommended | Optimal baseline for Ancient Shark hunting |
| Lost Spirit Tube | ⭐ Best Option | Ideal for Spirit Roots and endgame content |
The Oxy Tube is specifically recommended by the Abyss development team and community as the optimal tube for catching the Ancient Shark. It provides enough oxygen capacity to handle the extended fights this creature demands without forcing you to retreat mid-battle. The Pufferfish Tube will technically get you into the Ancient Sands, but you’ll constantly be managing your oxygen during the fight, which is a major liability against such an aggressive fish.
You can upgrade your tubes by purchasing them from vendors throughout the game. For Ancient Sands prep, focus on tube upgrades alongside your weapon investment. Check out our complete tubes guide for Roblox Abyss for full stats and pricing.
Critical Reminder: If a fish is too heavy for your current tube capacity, you’ll get a prompt saying you can’t catch it. When this happens, upgrade your tube to a higher tier before trying again.
Harpoon Gun Requirements
| Gun | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Starter Gun, Bottle Gun, Beginner’s Gun | ❌ Not Viable | Won’t deal enough damage to Ancient Sands fish |
| Air Rifle Gun | ⚠️ Marginal | Minimum for weaker Ancient Sands fish; struggle with Ancient Shark |
| Crossbow Gun | ✅ Adequate | Workable but slow against the Ancient Shark’s health pool |
| Wasted Gun | ✅ Better | Decent option for mid-progress players |
| Morveth’s Treasure Gun | ✅ Minimum Viable | Listed as minimum requirement for Ancient Shark |
| Magroot Gun | ⭐ Recommended | Optimal balance of damage and accessibility |
| Lost Spirit Gun | ⭐ Best Option | Top-tier performance, highest damage output |
The Magroot Gun is the sweet spot that most guides and players agree on. It provides high damage output and solid stats that make the Ancient Shark fight manageable without requiring you to have fully completed the endgame gun progression. For those who have already pushed into Spirit Roots and obtained the Lost Spirit Gun, that weapon makes the Ancient Shark significantly easier to take down.
Important: If you get a prompt saying the fish is too strong to catch with your gun, you need to upgrade your gun to a higher rarity or equip more powerful artifact loadouts before attempting again.
For a complete breakdown of every available weapon and their stats, check out our All Guns in Abyss Roblox guide.
Artifact Loadout for Ancient Shark Hunting
Artifacts are equippable items that boost your stats and can make the difference in difficult fights. For hunting the Ancient Shark, consider these artifact priorities:
| Artifact Type | Benefit | Priority |
|---|---|---|
| Rune of Might | Increases damage output | High — helps defeat the Ancient Shark faster |
| Fish Bag / Fish Crate | Increases weight capacity | Medium — prevents “too heavy” prompts |
| Tank | Extends oxygen capacity | High — crucial for long fights |
| Lantern | Improves visibility | Medium — helps spot Ancient Shark in sandy areas |
| Hour Glass / Demonic Hour Glass | Time management benefits | Situational |
Equipping a Rune of Might alongside the Oxy Tube and Magroot Gun creates a loadout that gives you the best chance of successfully catching the Ancient Shark without running out of oxygen or ammo mid-fight. If you’re struggling with weight limits, swap one artifact for a Fish Bag or Fish Crate.
For a deeper dive into all available artifacts, see our Abyss tier list guide.
Step-by-Step: How To Catch the Ancient Shark in Roblox Abyss?
Now that your gear is ready, here’s the complete step-by-step process:
Step 1: Complete Prerequisites
Before heading to Ancient Sands, make sure you have:
- At minimum, the Pufferfish Tube (Oxy Tube strongly preferred)
- At minimum, a Morveth’s Treasure Gun (Magroot Gun recommended)
- A full oxygen supply — top up before every dive session
- A Minimap if available (makes navigating Ancient Sands far easier)
- Oxygen pods purchased from Crazy Jeff’s shop inside Ancient Sands for emergencies
Step 2: Travel to Ancient Sands
From the Forgotten Deep hub, head to the back of Richard’s bestiary and swim forward through the tunnel. Pass through Crazy Jeff’s cave (stock up on oxygen pods here if needed). You’re now in Ancient Sands territory. Open your minimap if you have one to orient yourself.
Step 3: Search the Open Sandy Areas
The Ancient Shark patrols open sandy floors and open water in the biome. Swim through the wider, open zones rather than staying near walls or rocky structures. Keep your eyes scanning the distance — the Ancient Shark is large and visible when it appears, but it moves actively and won’t wait for you to find it.
Watch your oxygen level constantly. Keep at least 30–40% of your oxygen bar in reserve at all times so you can handle a long fight and still return safely.
Step 4: Identify the Ancient Shark
When you spot it, you’ll notice:
- It is significantly larger than the regular Epic Shark in the same biome
- It moves aggressively, often turning toward you as soon as it detects your presence
- It has a distinctive ancient/prehistoric appearance with aged markings
Do not confuse it with the Epic Shark. The regular Shark is also aggressive and found in Ancient Sands, but the Ancient Shark is rarer, larger, and worth considerably more.
Step 5: Engage With the Hit-and-Run Tactic
This is the most important combat technique for the Ancient Shark:
- Position yourself at a safe shooting distance (not too close)
- Shoot the Ancient Shark with your harpoon gun
- Immediately swim backward to dodge its lunge attack
- Wait for it to reset its aggressive charge
- Shoot again and repeat the backward dodge
- Keep repeating until its health is depleted and the catch prompt appears
Never stand still. The Ancient Shark’s lunge attack deals heavy damage if you face-tank it. The key to surviving the encounter is constant movement combined with deliberate, aimed shots. Think of it as a rhythm: shoot, dodge, reposition, shoot, dodge, reposition.
Step 6: Complete the Catch Mini-Game
Once the Ancient Shark’s health is reduced enough, the fishing mini-game will trigger. A meter appears on the right side of your screen with a green bar and a fish icon. Your job is to keep the green bar aligned with the fish icon until the meter fills completely.
A stronger harpoon gun makes the fish weaker faster, which means a shorter and easier mini-game. This is another reason why upgrading your gun is so important — it directly affects how manageable this final stage is.
Step 7: Sell Your Catch
Once caught, the Ancient Shark goes into your inventory. Take it to the Kraken NPC at the main Forgotten Deep spawn area to sell it. Select the fish from your hotbar and choose the sell option. If you purchased the “Sell Anywhere” pass (369 Robux), you can sell it immediately without traveling back — highly recommended for serious farming sessions.
For full details on maximizing your sales, check our how to sell fish in Roblox Abyss section.
Ancient Shark Stats, Sell Price, and Mutations
Base Stats
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Legendary |
| Location | Ancient Sands |
| Behavior | Aggressive |
| Base Sell Price | ~±5,091 |
| Poisonous? | No |
| Description | “A massive shark said to have lived for centuries.” |
The base price of ~±5,091 represents the minimum for a standard catch with average weight and no special stars or mutations. Your actual payout will vary based on the fish’s weight (heavier = more gold) and its star rating. Higher star ratings multiply the base value significantly.
Mutation Multipliers for Ancient Shark
Mutations are random bonus properties that some fish spawn with. They multiply the base sell price and can dramatically increase the value of your catch:
| Mutation | Multiplier | Rarity |
|---|---|---|
| Abyssal | ×8.5 | Extremely Rare |
| Angelic | ×7.77 | Very Rare |
| Shadow | ×6.66 | Very Rare |
| Sand (Ancient Shark-specific) | Varies | Uncommon |
| Cactus (Ancient Shark-specific) | Varies | Uncommon |
| Poop | ×0.33 (penalty!) | Rare |
The Ancient Shark has two of its own unique mutations: Cactus and Sand. These are cosmetic-thematic mutations tied to its desert underwater biome habitat. Beyond those, it can also roll the general mutation pool like any other fish.
If you land an Ancient Shark with an Abyssal mutation, you’re looking at potentially over 40,000+ gold for a single catch — which is transformative for your gear progression. For the complete list of all mutations and their values, see our Roblox Abyss Wiki Guide.
All 9 Fish in Ancient Sands: Complete Reference
Understanding all the fish in the Ancient Sands helps you farm more efficiently and recognize when the Ancient Shark has spawned. Here’s the complete biome bestiary:
| Fish | Rarity | Behavior | Price Range | Min. Gun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pompano | Common | Passive | $150–250 | Air Rifle |
| Cod | Uncommon | Passive | $500–1,500 | Air Rifle |
| Blackfin Tuna | Uncommon | Passive | $500–1,000 | Air Rifle |
| Scorpionfish | Rare | Aggressive | $300–600 | Crossbow Gun |
| Grouper | Rare | Passive | $300–600 | Crossbow Gun |
| Cavefish | Epic | Passive | $500–1,000 | Crossbow Gun |
| Shark | Epic | Aggressive | $400–3,500 | Crossbow Gun |
| Bigmouthfish | Legendary | Passive | $5,000–8,000 | Crossbow Gun |
| Ancient Shark | Legendary | Aggressive | ~5,091+ | Morveth’s Gun+ |
For the complete Ancient Sands bestiary, see our dedicated Roblox Abyss Ancient Sands Fish guide.
Advanced Strategies and Pro Tips
Spawn Manipulation for More Ancient Shark Encounters
Since the Ancient Shark has a very low spawn rate, you can increase your chances of seeing it by managing the biome’s fish population:
- Clear out Common and Uncommon fish (Pompano, Cod, Blackfin Tuna) in open areas first
- Defeat regular Epic Sharks to open up spawn slots for rarer fish
- Move through different sections of Ancient Sands, not just one corner
- Return after 5–10 minutes if no Ancient Shark appears — the respawn cycle will have refreshed
- Join a fresh server if you’ve been in the same one for a long time without seeing it
Oxygen Management During the Fight
The Ancient Shark fight can last longer than most fish encounters because of its massive health pool. This means oxygen management during the battle is crucial:
- Always enter Ancient Sands with a full oxygen supply
- Keep oxygen pods from Crazy Jeff’s shop in your inventory for emergency top-ups
- Start disengaging and heading for an oxygen refill point when your bar drops below 25%
- Don’t commit to a fight with the Ancient Shark if you’re already at half oxygen — you likely won’t finish it safely
Dealing With Multiple Aggressive Fish
One of the trickiest situations is when the Ancient Shark is in the same area as regular Sharks or Scorpionfish. Handling multiple aggressors simultaneously is genuinely dangerous.
My strategy: Prioritize clearing aggressive Sharks and Scorpionfish first. Then engage the Ancient Shark on its own terms with your full oxygen supply and full combat focus. Trying to juggle multiple aggressive fish drains oxygen and health much faster than handling them one at a time.
Farming Ancient Shark vs. Epic Shark: Which Is Better?
This is a common strategic question and the answer depends on your goals:
| Goal | Better Target | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Consistent gold farming | Epic Shark ($400–3,500) | Spawns far more frequently, excellent risk/reward |
| Maximum single-catch value | Ancient Shark (~5,091+) | Highest payout in biome, but low spawn rate |
| Bestiary completion | Ancient Shark | Required for 100% Ancient Sands bestiary |
| Quest completion | Depends on quest | Check your active quests before deciding |
The Epic Shark is actually the better choice for sustained farming due to its much higher spawn rate and respectable sell price. The Ancient Shark is the go-to target when you need a specific legendary catch for a quest, want to push toward your best single-catch record, or are hunting for that elusive high-tier mutation.
Audio Cues: Your Early Warning System
Aggressive fish in Abyss have distinct audio cues that can give you advance warning of an attack. The Ancient Shark produces deep, rumbling swimming sounds when it’s moving toward you. Keep your game audio on during Ancient Sands sessions — it’s a genuine survival advantage, especially in the sandy terrain where the Ancient Shark’s coloring can blend into the background briefly.
Team Strategies for the Ancient Shark
While the Ancient Shark can absolutely be soloed, having a teammate makes the fight dramatically easier:
- One player baits and dodges the Ancient Shark while the other shoots from range
- The Ancient Shark focuses aggression on one target, allowing the second player to get clean shots without dodging
- Two players also means twice the oxygen and twice the damage output, halving the fight duration
- Coordinate on the official Abyss Discord community or with friends for the smoothest experience
Using the Sell Anywhere Feature
The “Sell Anywhere” feature available for 369 Robux is one of the best quality-of-life investments for serious Ancient Shark farming. Without it, every time you catch a fish, you need to travel back to the Kraken NPC to sell — losing valuable dive time. With Sell Anywhere, you can offload your catch immediately and keep hunting without surfacing. Over multiple sessions, this saves an enormous amount of time.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Based on what I’ve seen players do wrong, here are the most costly errors when hunting the Ancient Shark:
Gear mistakes:
- Arriving with the Pufferfish Tube when you’re aiming to fight the Ancient Shark specifically — upgrade to the Oxy Tube first
- Using the Air Rifle or Crossbow Gun against the Ancient Shark — it takes too many shots and you’ll run out of oxygen
- Forgetting to equip damage-boosting artifacts before the dive
Combat mistakes:
- Face-tanking the Ancient Shark’s lunge attacks instead of dodging
- Engaging the Ancient Shark when already at low oxygen
- Getting surrounded by multiple aggressive fish during the encounter
- Standing still after shooting — always keep moving
Efficiency mistakes:
- Not clearing common fish to encourage better spawns
- Staying in one area for too long without exploring different sections
- Ignoring the weight limit (if your tube capacity is maxed, you won’t be able to pick up more fish)
- Selling individual fish one at a time without using inventory management efficiently
Gear Progression Path: From Beginner to Ancient Shark Ready
If you’re not quite geared up for the Ancient Shark yet, here’s the progression path to follow:
Tube Progression
Wooden Tube → Normal Tube → Old Tube → Boat Tube → Pufferfish Tube → Zepline Tube → Ruined Tube → Oxy Tube (Ancient Shark ready) → Lost Spirit Tube (endgame)
Gun Progression
Bottle Gun (free) → Starter Gun ($75) → Beginner’s Gun ($350) → Advanced Gun → Air Rifle → Crossbow Gun → Wasted Gun → Morveth’s Treasure Gun → Magroot Gun (Ancient Shark ready) → Lost Spirit Gun (endgame)
Where to buy the Magroot Gun: The Magroot Gun is available in the Spirit Roots biome from Lumi for $47,500. It’s a significant investment but absolutely worth it for players aiming to farm Ancient Shark regularly. Our All Guns in Abyss Roblox guide has the full purchase locations and stats.
Funding your upgrades: For tips on earning gold quickly to afford these gear upgrades, see our guide on earning money fast in Roblox Abyss. Focus on farming Epic Sharks ($400–3,500 each) in Ancient Sands while working toward the Magroot Gun — they offer the best risk/reward ratio for mid-game players.
How the Catch Mini-Game Works?
For players unfamiliar with Abyss’s fishing mechanics, here’s a quick breakdown of what happens when you trigger a catch:
After depleting the Ancient Shark’s health with your harpoon gun, a catch meter appears on the right side of your screen. This meter contains:
- A green bar that you control
- A fish icon that moves around the meter
Your goal is to keep the green bar aligned with the fish icon until the meter fills to 100%. If you let the alignment slip too far, the meter drains rather than fills.
For the Ancient Shark specifically, the icon moves more erratically than passive fish due to its aggressive nature. Your gun’s Control stat directly affects the size of the green bar — a larger green area means more forgiveness in your aim. This is another reason why upgrading to a higher-tier gun makes such a dramatic difference in the overall experience.
Related Quests Involving the Ancient Shark
Several NPCs in Roblox Abyss will give you quests that require catching Ancient Sharks. Completing these quests not only rewards you with gold and items but also gives you concrete goals to work toward:
- Victor’s Quests in Spirit Roots include catching fish challenges that can involve Ancient Sands creatures
- Marcus’s Quest Chain may reference high-rarity catches
- Grumpy’s/Hank’s Quests can involve Ancient Sands fish targets
Check with your active quest givers before each session — you might be able to complete a quest while farming the Ancient Shark, essentially doubling your reward for the same effort. For the complete NPC quest list, see our All Abyss Roblox NPCs Guide.
Roblox Abyss Codes (March 2026): Free Boosts Before Your Dive
Before you head out to hunt the Ancient Shark, check if there are any active codes available in Roblox Abyss. Codes can reward you with gold, items, oxygen refills, or other resources that make your hunting sessions more productive. Redeem them through the in-game codes menu before starting your Ancient Sands dives. For the latest working codes, bookmark our Roblox Abyss Wiki Guide and check back regularly.
FAQ’s
Where exactly does the Ancient Shark spawn in Abyss?
The Ancient Shark spawns exclusively in the Ancient Sands biome, which is the second major region you unlock as you progress through the game. Within the biome, it patrols the open sandy floor areas and open water sections. It’s a mobile fish, so you’ll need to explore the biome to find it rather than waiting in one spot.
What is the minimum gear needed to catch the Ancient Shark?
At an absolute minimum, you need the Pufferfish Tube to survive in Ancient Sands and the Morveth’s Treasure Gun to deal enough damage. However, the strongly recommended setup is the Oxy Tube paired with the Magroot Gun for a much more manageable fight. Less than this and you’ll likely run out of oxygen or ammo before the encounter ends.
Is the Ancient Shark hard to catch?
Yes, the Ancient Shark is one of the hardest catches in the game due to its combination of very low spawn rate, aggressive behavior, massive health pool, and Legendary rarity. It’s treated essentially as a mini-boss within the Ancient Sands biome. Players can spend 15–25 hours completing the full Ancient Sands bestiary, and the Ancient Shark alone may take multiple dedicated attempts.
How much does the Ancient Shark sell for?
The base sell price is approximately ±5,091 gold, but the actual amount depends on the fish’s weight, star rating, and any mutations. A heavy Ancient Shark with high star rating and a rare mutation like Abyssal (×8.5 multiplier) could be worth many times the base price. It provides the highest single-catch payout available in the Ancient Sands biome.
What mutations can the Ancient Shark have?
The Ancient Shark can spawn with unique biome-specific mutations including Cactus and Sand, plus it can roll from the general mutation pool. The most valuable general mutations are Abyssal (×8.5), Angelic (×7.77), and Shadow (×6.66). The most harmful is Poop (×0.33), which reduces the value to a third of normal.
Can I catch the Ancient Shark with the Wasted Gun?
The Wasted Gun is generally considered too weak to efficiently catch the Ancient Shark. You might get lucky in extended fights, but you’ll burn through oxygen quickly and the experience will be highly stressful. The minimum recommended gun is Morveth’s Treasure Gun, with the Magroot Gun being the sweet spot for reliable, efficient kills.
How do I find the Ancient Shark if it’s not spawning?
Try these approaches: clear Common and Uncommon fish from the area to free up spawn slots, explore different sections of the Ancient Sands biome rather than staying in one zone, wait 5–10 minutes for the spawn cycle to refresh, or switch to a fresh server. The Ancient Shark has the lowest spawn rate of any fish in the Ancient Sands, so patience is essential.
Does the Ancient Shark respawn after being caught?
Yes, the Ancient Shark will respawn after some time. The exact respawn timer isn’t publicly confirmed, but waiting 5–10 minutes and clearing surrounding fish generally helps trigger a new spawn cycle.
What’s the best strategy for fighting the Ancient Shark?
The hit-and-run tactic is universally recommended: shoot once or twice, then immediately swim backward to dodge the lunge, reposition, and shoot again. Never stand still, never face-tank, and always keep one eye on your oxygen level. If you’re fighting with a friend, have one player draw aggro while the other shoots freely.
What level or progression point should I be at before attempting the Ancient Shark?
You should have completed the main Forgotten Deep content, purchased at minimum the Pufferfish Tube and Wasted Gun, and ideally have the Oxy Tube and Morveth’s Treasure Gun or better. If you’re finding the regular Epic Shark in Ancient Sands manageable but challenging, you’re probably approaching readiness for the Ancient Shark. If the Shark is still destroying you, upgrade your gear further first.
Conclusion
The Ancient Shark is the crown jewel of the Ancient Sands and one of the most satisfying catches in all of Roblox Abyss. It demands respect, proper preparation, and smart combat tactics — but when you finally haul it in and see that sell price, it’s 100% worth every second of preparation.
To recap the essentials: Head to Ancient Sands with the Oxy Tube and Magroot Gun (or better), patrol the open sandy areas, use the hit-and-run tactic when you spot it, manage your oxygen carefully, and use the spawn manipulation tips if it’s being stubborn about showing up.
Bookmark this page and check back for updates as Roblox Abyss continues to receive new content and patches that may affect spawn rates, gear stats, or the biome itself. The developers are actively updating the game, so staying informed gives you a meaningful advantage.