Turtle-shark
From a distance this creature resembles a giant snapping turtle. It has a peaked and craggy shell from which protrude four long fins and a scowling head at the end of a long neck. Rather than a turtle's head, however, this creature's head has irrefutably shark-like features. It has round, black eyes and a gaping maw filled with rows of razor sharp teeth.
Turtle-shark (CR 6)
Huge Magical Beast (Aquatic)Alignment: Neutral
Initiative: +3
Senses: Darkvision 60 feet, Low-Light Vision; Perception +9
Speed: 10 feet, Swim 40 feet
Space: 15 feet
Defense
Armor Class: 21, touch 11, flat-footed 18 (+3 Dex, +10 natural, -2 size)Hit Points: 63 (6d10+30)
Saving Throws: Fort +10, Ref +8, Will +2
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Offense
Melee: bite +13 (2d6+8 plus Grab), slam +12 (1d8+8)Reach: 10 feet
Special Attacks: Capsize, Swallow Whole (1d8+8 plus 1d6 acid damage, AC 15, 6 hp)
Statistics
| Str | Dex | Con | Int | Wis | Cha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 (+8) | 16 (+3) | 21 (+5) | 2 (-4) | 10 (+0) | 8 (-1) |
CMB +16 (+20 Grapple)
CMD 29
Feats: Cleave, Weapon Focus (bite)
Skills: Perception +9, Swim +16
Languages:
Special Qualities: Amphibious
Special Abilities
Capsize (Ex)
A turtle-shark can attempt to capsize a boat or ship by ramming it as a charge attack and making a CMB check. The DC of this check is 25, or the result of the captain's Profession (sailor) check, whichever is higher. For each size category larger than the turtle-shark's size, it takes a cumulative -10 penalty on this CMB check.Shell (Ex)
If severely threatened, a turtle-shark can completely withdraw into its shell, leaving it almost completely impervious to attack. When withdrawn, a turtle-shark gains a +8 bonus to its Armor Class and a +4 bonus on Reflex saves.Ecology
Environment: Any AquaticOrganization: solitary or pair
Treasure: incidental
A turtle-shark is a giant hybrid animal, which many think is a product of the same twisted magic that created the owlbear. These vicious marine predators have developed a taste for humanoid flesh and routinely patrol shipping lanes in the hopes of making a tasty meal out of any sailor that has the extreme misfortune of falling overboard.
Much like a shark's, the teeth of a turtle-shark constantly replace themselves throughout the centuries-long life of the turtle-shark. If the belly of a turtle-shark is cut open, it might contain the indigestible belongings of its previous meals.
Turtle-sharks average 20 feet in length and weigh about 10,000 pounds. Its shell is dark greenish-brown or dull green mottled with brown splotches.
Copyright Notice Author Erica Balsley.
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