However, sharks will be more elusive and challenging to nab.

you should probably buy or craft a fishing rod first.

Go to any edge of your island and face the ocean.

Animal Crossing: New Horizons shark fishing

double-check that you aren’t sprinting; otherwise, the sound of your footsteps may scare fish away.

It may help to throw out fish bait that you craft with manila clams.

As usual, you will search for the shadow outline of a fish.

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Look for a bigger creature with a shark fin sticking out of the water.

Cast your line with the “A” button so that the bobber lands in front of the shark.

Your villager will catch the shark and proudly display your catch to the camera with fanfare.

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Additionally, their availability is according to which hemisphere in the world you are in.

Availability Times in Northern Hemisphere

you might catch sharks from June to September.

Availability Times in Southern Hemisphere

you could catch sharks from December to March.