Planet Zoo 2 sand tiger shark aquarium guide
Check the sand tiger shark’s edition, saltwater space, temperature and social range before building its tank.
Applies to: Launch sand tiger shark · current Zoopedia-derived data
Quick answer
The sand tiger shark is a base-game saltwater aquarium species. Current Zoopedia-derived requirements list 420 m² of deep water plus 240 m² per additional animal, 16–28°C and a group size of two to six.
Edition and conservation
The sand tiger shark appears in the base-game launch roster, so Deluxe is not required. Confirm the common name in the Planet Zoo 2 Zoopedia because search results can mix it with similarly named shark species and original-game mods.
Tank requirements
Current Zoopedia-derived data lists 420 m² of deep saltwater for the starting group and another 240 m² for each additional shark. The listed temperature range is 16–28°C. Reserve that usable volume before adding tunnels, rockwork and viewing scenery.
Group planning
The social range is two to six, so a single shark does not meet the published group minimum. Plan both the starting pair and future capacity; adding one animal changes the required deep-water area substantially.
Sand tiger shark requirement sheet
| Edition | Base game |
|---|---|
| Enclosure | Saltwater aquarium |
| Starting deep water | 420 m² |
| Per additional shark | +240 m² deep water |
| Temperature | 16–28°C |
| Group | 2–6 |
Size the final group before decorating
A pair starts at 420 m² in the checked data; each animal beyond the starting requirement adds a large 240 m² increment. Decide whether the tank will hold two, a breeding group or the maximum six before building a tunnel through the footprint.
If the shark does not recognise the tank
- Confirm saltwater and the temperature range.
- Check recognised deep water rather than total water surface.
- Remove internal obstacles temporarily.
- Verify that the social group contains at least two sharks.
- Recheck the current Zoopedia after a patch.
Do not confuse it with the Deluxe hammerhead
The sand tiger shark belongs to the base game. The great hammerhead is one of the six Deluxe animals. A missing hammerhead is therefore an edition question, while a missing sand tiger shark needs a different check.
Sources
Official Frontier, Steam, PlayStation, Xbox and support pages anchor release, platform and feature facts. Zoopedia-derived figures are identified and dated; community posts are used for questions and current incident context, not as proof of game mechanics.
Not independently play-tested. This is not a claim that every platform or game version was tested. Source review: Oct 14, 2026.
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