Do Sand Sharks actually attack?

[Solitus]

Since release, I have never been damaged by Sand Sharks. They just spazz out all over the place but don't actually damage me.

Is my game bugged? Or did something change that I am unaware of?

[morph113]

They should attack yes. Are you actually standing still and there is enough space around you for them to attack?

[Alkpaz]

The used to.. now, like biters, they are more passive.

[Armos]

They pretty much can't hit you if you're moving.

[Tewa]

They will attack you if you're standing still near the bottom. But that's about it. Planet's most ineffective predators.

Those 4 eyes make it hard for them to see clearly, poor things.

[CrazyGoblin]

They try. They really do. They're just, well... a little special.

If you stand still long enough and let them rub themselves on you for a while, they will eventually manage to bite you. It's harder for them than it is for the other sharks. They're doing their best.

[Solitus]

I am in the open water, and I've started swimming right at them to see if they actually cause damage.

I did recently acquire the reinforced dive suit, does that protect you from the Sand Shark attacks?

I'll try again tonight, save the game and just stay still, see what happens.

[mitc1111]

I know they damage my Seamoth when they hit it. But they tend to miss me alot when I'm out of the sub. It's like there's a hit-box issue with them. They need a big target .. like the seamoth.

Oh, I see the dev answered above. I'll tell you one thing. They can damage your peace of mind when they spaz at you like they do.