Great Hammerhead Shark - New Species (Updated for 1.5)
⚪ Last updated 2021Preview

🔍 Analysis
- 👍 3.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #149 of 1613 Animals - New mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Quick notes:
You'll need some land to place the animal, as well as to mate and give birth. Once they're in you can remove it again.
Requirements:
You need the Aquatic Pack for this mod to work.
How to install:
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[]Unzip the downloaded archive
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]Navigate to your install location for Planet Zoo (default is C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Planet Zoo)[]Open \Planet Zoo\win64\ovldata and place the Hammemod folder here.
To-do:
- []Edit the LODs to make the mod more efficient
[]Change the juvenile model to be more accurate, instead of a tiny version of the adult.
[]Change animal icons
- Fix sharks occasionally resting at the surface
Credits:
The model and textures used for this mod were adapted from the original by Jer Bot at DigitalLife3D as licensed under CC BY 4. 0.
This mod adds a new Great Hammerhead Shark species to Stardew Valley, giving players a fresh aquatic encounter. With 295 endorsements and nearly 10,000 downloads, it's a modestly popular addition for players seeking new wildlife. Last updated in April 2021, it remains compatible with version 1.5.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solid community backing with 295 endorsements and nearly 10k downloads.
- Simple, focused addition for players wanting new marine life.
- Updated for 1.5, so it should work with the latest version of the game.
⚠️ Cons
- No details on how the shark is integrated—fishing, spawning, or behavior.
- No visual previews or screenshots provided in the description.
- Potential compatibility issues with other mods that alter fish or ocean content.
For Stardew Valley players who want to expand the ocean with a new shark species, especially those who enjoy collecting fish or exploring new content. Skip if you're looking for major gameplay overhauls—this is a single-species addition.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're using a mod manager like SMAPI, just drop the mod folder into your Mods directory and it should load automatically.
- Make sure you have SMAPI installed and running, as most Stardew Valley mods require it.
- Check your in-game fishing spots after installing—the shark may appear in specific locations or seasons.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Planetzoo Mods
- Author
- Swagger
- Version
- 1.1
- Downloads
- 9,613
- Endorsements
- 295
- Category
- Animals - New
- Created
- 3/22/2021
- Updated
- 4/3/2021
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