Sandshark

 „If I have to say it one more time I will tomahawk you with my scanner: It is not a worm!“

- recordings of an unknown scientist, recovered from a deserted CU research station

Locations
Sandsharks can be found on many desert planets. They act as map borders and will swallow players who wander off too far.

Missions
On the Sandshark Research Planet the quest "Sandshark Research" requires the retrieval of a sandshark egg.

Appearance and Behavior
Contrary to common belief, the sandshark is not a worm as seen in movies like Star Trek, Dune, Beetlejuice or Tremors. It is rather short, with a very large head and wide carnivorous maw full of sharp, pointy teeth. The only visible extremities are four mandibles near the maw.

They lurk below the sand and if they sense movement above, they will jump up and swallow the unfortunate trespasser in one bite.

See also: Marinated Sandshark Fillet