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Planet Zoo 2 Blacktip Reef Shark
Habitat size, temperature, group size and compatible animals for the Blacktip Reef Shark in Planet Zoo 2, from the official Zoopedia, checked 2026-10-14.
Blacktip Reef Shark requirements
| Continent | Indian Ocean, Pacific Ocean |
|---|---|
| Biome | Estuarine, Mangrove, Reef |
| Enclosure | Aquarium |
| Minimum area | Deep water 210 m² |
| Extra area per additional animal | Deep water 105 m² |
| Shelter area per animal | Not listed by Zoopedia |
| Temperature | 22 to 28 °C |
| Group size | 1–10 |
| New in Planet Zoo 2 | Yes, not in the first Planet Zoo (all DLC included) |
| Content | Base Game |
| Conservation status | Vulnerable |
At 210 m² of deep water, the Blacktip Reef Shark needs more deep water than 89% of the other 36 Planet Zoo 2 aquarium animals with a listed minimum.
Blacktip Reef Shark space by area type
The Zoopedia gives a minimum for the first animal and an extra amount for each additional animal, per area type. The last column adds them up for the largest listed group (10 animals).
| Area type | Minimum | Each additional animal | Total for a group of 10 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deep water | 210 m² | 105 m² | 1155 m² |
Blacktip Reef Shark species facts
| Class | Cartilaginous fish (sharks and rays) (Chondrichthyes) |
|---|---|
| Adult size (length) | male 1.2 m, female 1.6 m |
Setup checklist for a Blacktip Reef Shark enclosure
- Choose the enclosure: the Zoopedia lists the Blacktip Reef Shark as aquarium.
- Give the first animal at least Deep water 210 m², plus Deep water 105 m² for each additional animal.
- Keep the temperature within 22 to 28 °C and theme the area as Estuarine, Mangrove, Reef.
- Plan a group of 1 to 10 animals.
- Optionally add a thriving companion: Humphead Wrasse (shared 22–28 °C), Indo-Pacific Leopard Shark (shared 24–28 °C), Javanese Cownose Ray (shared 24–28 °C).
Animals that can live with the Blacktip Reef Shark
Next to each species: the temperature range both animals accept, from their Zoopedia ranges (Blacktip Reef Shark: 22 to 28 °C).
Thriving with (4)
- Humphead Wrasse (shared 22–28 °C)
- Indo-Pacific Leopard Shark (shared 24–28 °C)
- Javanese Cownose Ray (shared 24–28 °C)
- Ocellated Eagle Ray (shared 24–27 °C)
Neutral with (8)
- Blackspotted Puffer (shared 23–27 °C)
- Clown Triggerfish (shared 23–28 °C)
- Dolphinfish (shared 24–28 °C)
- Giant Grouper (shared 24–28 °C)
- Hawksbill Turtle (shared 22–28 °C)
- Red Lionfish (shared 22–28 °C)
- Sailfin Snapper (shared 22–28 °C)
- Sand Tiger Shark (shared 22–28 °C)
A pair counts as thriving if either animal's Zoopedia page lists it as thriving. A shared tank still has to suit every species in it.
Compare with
Put the Blacktip Reef Shark next to any other species, with the combined barrier for a shared habitat, in the animal comparison. See every pairing on what animals go together and all barrier specs on habitat requirements.
Animals from the same biome or continent: Giant Grouper, Hawksbill Turtle, Indo-Pacific Leopard Shark, Golden Trevally.
FAQ
How much space does a Blacktip Reef Shark need in Planet Zoo 2?
The official Zoopedia lists a minimum area of Deep water 210 m² for the Blacktip Reef Shark, plus Deep water 105 m² for each additional animal.
What temperature does a Blacktip Reef Shark need in Planet Zoo 2?
In Planet Zoo 2 the Blacktip Reef Shark needs a temperature of 22 to 28 °C and a group size of 1–10, according to the official Zoopedia.
What animals can live with a Blacktip Reef Shark in Planet Zoo 2?
The official Zoopedia lists 12 compatible species for the Blacktip Reef Shark. Thriving: Humphead Wrasse, Indo-Pacific Leopard Shark, Javanese Cownose Ray, Ocellated Eagle Ray. Neutral: Blackspotted Puffer, Clown Triggerfish, Dolphinfish, Giant Grouper, Hawksbill Turtle, Red Lionfish, Sailfin Snapper, Sand Tiger Shark.