Dungeons & Dragons Shark Miniature

This is a highly detailed miniature of a Shark.

This model was created by Ella´s Arcanum who makes amazingly accurate models of Dungeons & Dragons creatures and is provided by Commercial License.

In Dungeons & Dragons, a shark is a predatory aquatic creature that embodies raw instinct, relentless motion, and the danger of the open sea. Sharks typically appear as unaligned beasts, driven not by malice or strategy but by hunger and territorial behavior. They are most commonly encountered in coastal waters, deep oceans, and other large bodies of saltwater, where they serve as apex predators within the natural ecosystem. Their presence reinforces the idea that the world is alive and hazardous, especially beyond the safety of towns and ships.

Mechanically, sharks are defined by their speed, keen senses, and brutal efficiency in combat. They possess a powerful bite capable of dealing significant damage, often enhanced by traits that make them more lethal once blood is drawn. Many sharks in the game have abilities that grant them advantage on attacks against wounded creatures, reflecting their real-world capacity to sense blood in the water. This makes encounters with sharks especially dangerous for injured adventurers, as a single hit can quickly escalate into a deadly situation.

Narratively, sharks are often used to create tension rather than serve as traditional villains. They may attack shipwreck survivors, circle swimmers ominously, or be drawn into battle by the chaos of an underwater fight. Dungeon Masters frequently use sharks to emphasize environmental peril, forcing players to adapt their tactics to three-dimensional movement, limited visibility, and the risks of fighting while submerged.

While most sharks are mundane animals, some settings include oversized, prehistoric, or magically altered variants that elevate them into true monsters. These creatures can guard sunken ruins, serve as living weapons for aquatic factions, or act as symbols of untamed nature. In all forms, the shark represents the unforgiving power of the sea and the constant reminder that not every threat in Dungeons & Dragons is driven by evil, only survival.

32.13mm tall at 32mm scale.