Shark (Megalodon), Dire

Large as a dragon, this shark's jaws open to reveal a cavernous, tooth-lined gullet capable of swallowing a horse whole.

Shark (Megalodon), Dire (CR 9)

Gargantuan Animal (Aquatic)
Alignment: Neutral
Initiative: +6
Senses: Blindsense 30 feet, Keen Scent; Perception +25

Speed: Swim 60 feet
Space: 20 feet

Defense

Armor Class: 23, touch 8, flat-footed 21 (+2 Dex, +15 natural, -4 size)
Hit Points: 112 (15d8+45)
Saving Throws: Fort +14, Ref +13, Will +8

Offense

Melee: bite +17 (4d10+15/19-20 plus Grab)
Reach: 20 feet

Special Attacks: Swallow Whole (2d6+15 damage, AC 17, 11 hp)

Statistics

Str	Dex	Con	Int	Wis	Cha
30 (+10)	15 (+2)	17 (+3)	1 (-5)	12 (+1)	10 (+0)

Base Attack Bonus: +11
CMB +25 (+29 Grapple)
CMD 37

Feats: Bleeding Critical, Critical Focus, Great Fortitude, Improved Critical (bite), Improved Initiative, Iron Will, Lightning Reflexes, Skill Focus (Perception)

Skills: Perception +25, Swim +18

Languages:

Special Abilities

NONE

Ecology

Environment: Any Ocean
Organization: solitary
Treasure: none


The true nightmare of the sea is the megalodon, a shark that represents the pinnacle of this species' evolution.

Horrifying in its immense size and ruinous appetite, the megalodon is certainly the beast behind many legends of enormous fish who swallow ships whole.

A megalodon is 60 feet long and weighs 100,000 pounds.