Shark

The Shark is a finned fish that can be found in the ocean from June through September, from 4pm to 9am. It is one of two fish to be in two groups: the 15,000 group and as the most prominent member of the shark group. It is also the longest fish in the game, at about 550 centimeters. The shark will win any "size" fishing tourney due to its size.

Donating to the Museum
As with all fish caught in, the shark can be donated to the museum in each game by talking to Blathers, who will also give some information on it.

In Wild World
Upon donation, Blathers the curator will say: "Shark flesh is often used in processed seafood products, eh wot? As such, you might wonder why it isn't grilled like other fish, am I correct? Well, shark tends to reek of ammonia, you know. And that is NOT good."

In City Folk
Upon donation, Blathers the curator will say:

"If one were so inclined, one could sit around pulling shark teeth all day. They simply keep growing back! I've heard that over a shark's lifetime, it will go through thousands of teeth, which is disconcerting. ...Anyhoo, no toothpaste needed! How appropriate for a creature that's been around since the dinosaurs!"

In New Leaf
In New Leaf, an information board in the aquarium will list information about this fish.

"The triangular teeth of sharks appear to have evolved from scales sometime in the past. When a tooth breaks, it quickly falls out and a new one grows in, keeping them always in good shape for prey. Sharks can be fearsome creatures, able to smell blood from several miles away. They can even jump out of the water to catch prey, making them powerful predators. Contrary to their tough image, their bones are made out of cartilage and erroneously used as health food."

Further Information
The Great White Shark is an oversized fish greatly feared by many. However, despite a popular claim, these sharks do not attack humans as often as thought, but media such as the movie "Jaws" has influenced this negative opinion of sharks greatly. A humourous way of putting it is that more people are killed by vending machines or lightning than by great white sharks. The scientific name Carcharodon carcharias is from the Greek Karcharos (sharp/jagged) and odon (tooth). Carcharias is a derivative that simply means shark.

The Great White is a fish that has been around since long before the dinosaurs existed. It can be found in waters all over the world, in every ocean. Unlike most fish, sharks have no bones; their skeleton is made of cartilage, which is a tough, fibrous substance, not nearly as hard as bone; it's flexible tissue that makes up human ears and noses.

Trivia
At the right time of day in Animal Crossing, sharks are actually surprisingly common, with about 1 in 3 catches being a shark itself. It is often considered rare, but this is likely due to its nocturnal tendencies; there are few players who are willing to play well into the night.

Having a lighthouse, was proven by Nintendo, to increase the chance of sighting rare fish, and as a result will cut the time needed to find one. A Clover is also thought to improve the odds.