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Blacktip Reef Shark in Planet Zoo 2

Blacktip Reef Shark Habitat Requirements

Carcharhinus melanopterus · Shark and ray · Base game

Habitat needs

Exported 2026-10-05
Temperature 22–28°C
−40−2002040 °C
Official
Group size 1–10animals Bachelor up to 10 male or 10 female Official
Barrier Grade 2 Min. height 1 m Official
Deep swimming space 210 +105 for each extra animal Official
Salinity Saltwater Official
Biome Estuarine + Mangrove + Reef Indo-Pacific reefs and coasts · Indian Ocean, Pacific Ocean Official

Aquarium animals use tank space, not land area. The official data gives swimming space without a unit; compare values between species rather than reading them as square metres.

Terrain share

Official

Allowed share of the habitat floor for each terrain type. The bar spans the minimum to maximum share.

Group rules

Official
Preferred group
1–10
Bachelor group
10 male / 10 female
Mixed group
9 male / 9 female
Temperament
Confident
Mating system
Promiscuous
Guest walkthrough
Allowed

Breeding and lifespan

Official
Breeding difficulty
Easy
Gestation / incubation
0.75 yr
Interbirth period
0.25 yr
Sexual maturity
6.5 yr
Litter size
2–5
Juvenile
6.5 yr
Adult
3.5 yr
Elderly
5yr
Food cost per period
558

Life stages and breeding times are given in years in the official data.

Compatible animals

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From the official Zoopedia "Cohabitation Options" lists. A pair counts if either animal lists the other.

  • Humphead Wrasse in Planet Zoo 2
    Humphead Wrasse
    Listed as thriving in the official data, on the Humphead Wrasse entry only.
    ✓ Thriving
  • Indo-Pacific Leopard Shark in Planet Zoo 2
    Indo-Pacific Leopard Shark
    Listed as thriving in the official data, on the Indo-Pacific Leopard Shark entry only.
    ✓ Thriving
  • Javanese Cownose Ray in Planet Zoo 2
    Javanese Cownose Ray
    Listed as thriving in the official data, on the Javanese Cownose Ray entry only.
    ✓ Thriving
  • Ocellated Eagle Ray in Planet Zoo 2
    Ocellated Eagle Ray
    Listed as thriving in the official data, on the Ocellated Eagle Ray entry only.
    ✓ Thriving
  • Blackspotted Puffer in Planet Zoo 2
    Blackspotted Puffer
    Listed as neutral in the official data, on both entries.
    ~ Neutral
  • Clown Triggerfish in Planet Zoo 2
    Clown Triggerfish
    Listed as neutral in the official data, on both entries.
    ~ Neutral
  • Dolphinfish in Planet Zoo 2
    Dolphinfish
    Listed as neutral in the official data, on both entries.
    ~ Neutral
  • Giant Grouper in Planet Zoo 2
    Giant Grouper
    Listed as neutral in the official data, on both entries.
    ~ Neutral
  • Hawksbill Turtle in Planet Zoo 2
    Hawksbill Turtle
    Listed as neutral in the official data, on both entries.
    ~ Neutral
  • Red Lionfish in Planet Zoo 2
    Red Lionfish
    Listed as neutral in the official data, on both entries.
    ~ Neutral
  • Sailfin Snapper in Planet Zoo 2
    Sailfin Snapper
    Listed as neutral in the official data, on both entries.
    ~ Neutral
  • Sand Tiger Shark in Planet Zoo 2
    Sand Tiger Shark
    Listed as neutral in the official data, on both entries.
    ~ Neutral

Enrichment items

Official

Enrichment

  • Blood Scent Marker
  • Submarine Buoy
  • Water Hoop
  • Bubble Blower - Airstone
  • Lattice Ball

Food enrichment

  • Suspended Bait

Size, status and colour morphs

Official
IUCN status
Vulnerable
Size (length)
1.2 m / 1.6 m
Weight
Not in official data
Colour morphs
Leucistic, Piebald

Where two values are shown, the first is male and the second female.

Colour morphs

Official in-game portraits of the Blacktip Reef Shark colour morphs.

How much area for N Blacktip Reef Sharks?

Area = minimum + (N − 1) × extra per animal. A planning estimate; the game decides the final check.

FAQ

What temperature does the Blacktip Reef Shark need in Planet Zoo 2?

The official data gives a comfortable range of 22–28 °C for the Blacktip Reef Shark. Keep the habitat inside that range and use the planner to compare it with other species.

How much space does the Blacktip Reef Shark need?

According to the official data, the minimum is 210 deep swimming space (+105 each extra).

How many Blacktip Reef Sharks can live together?

The preferred group size in the official data is 1–10. Bachelor groups allow up to 10 males or 10 females, and a mixed group up to 9 males and 9 females.

What barrier does the Blacktip Reef Shark need?

A Grade 2 barrier at least 1 m high.

Which animals can live with the Blacktip Reef Shark?

The official Zoopedia lists 4 thriving cohabitants (Humphead Wrasse, Indo-Pacific Leopard Shark, Javanese Cownose Ray, Ocellated Eagle Ray) and 8 neutral cohabitants (Blackspotted Puffer, Clown Triggerfish, Dolphinfish, Giant Grouper, Hawksbill Turtle, Red Lionfish, Sailfin Snapper, Sand Tiger Shark).

Data source: official Planet Zoo 2 Zoopedia export dated 2026-10-05. Text on this page is written by this site; the numbers are the official values.

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