Venomous Spine. The shark has a venomous spine protruding from its dorsal fin. Whenever a creature touches the shark or hits it with a melee attack while within 5 feet, roll a d6. On a 1 to 4, the attack occurs normally. On a 5 to 6, the attacker takes 3 (1d6) piercing damage plus 4 (1d8) poison damage and must succeed on a DC 12 Constitution saving throw or be poisoned until it finishes a long rest.
Water Breathing. The shark can breathe only underwater.
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) piercing damage.
Description
A chimaera shark is a bizarre looking deep water fish. They have elongated, soft bodies, with a bulky head, and long, slender tails. Chimaera sharks have a venomous spine in front of the dorsal fin for defense. A fully-grown specimen can reach 5 feet in length.
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