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Common
Rare
Untameable
Cave
The Alpha Megalodon is one of the Alpha Predators in ARK: Survival Evolved.
Basic Info
Behavior
Alpha Megalodon behaves the same as the normal Megalodon. It is aggressive to players and can aggro them from a long distance. It may be followed by a pack of normal Megalodons.
Appearance
Alpha Megalodon resembles a normal Megalodon except that it is white or red, larger, and is covered with a glowing red-orange cloud.
Drops
- Harvest
- Guaranteed Special Loot
Base Stats and Growth
| Attribute | Base Value | Level Increase |
|---|---|---|
| Wild | ||
 Health |
9600 | +1920 |
 Stamina |
320 | +32 |
 Oxygen |
N/A | N/A |
 Food |
2000 | +200 |
 Weight |
250 | +5 |
 Melee Damage |
60 | +3 |
 Movement Speed |
100% | N/A |
 Torpidity |
800 | +48 |
- For a comparison of the stats of all creatures, see Base Creature Statistics.
- For an explanation of exactly how the levelup calculation works, see Creature Stats Calculation.
| Movement [u/s] |
Base Speed | Sprinting Speed |
|---|---|---|
| Wild | Wild | |
| Walking | 800
|
? |
| Swimming | 800
|
1140.8 |
- 1These are the base speeds of the creature at 100% Movement Speed.
- 2These are the speeds of the creature tamed and non-imprinted.
- For a comparison of the speeds of all creatures, see Base Creature Speeds.
| Bite | Stamina Cost | Attack Range | Description | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base | Minimum | Activation | The Alpha Megalodon bites the target. | ||||||||||
| 0 | 525 | 0 | 680 | ||||||||||
| Attack Type | Damage | Projectile Values | Torpor Values | Status Effect: Stamina | Status Effect: Torpidity | ||||||||
| Life | Impulse | Radius | Base | Mult | Duration | Damage Mult | Amount | Duration | Damage Mult | Amount | |||
| Melee | 60 | ||||||||||||
Combat
General
Much like any other Alpha variant, the Alpha Megalodon is a serious threat that should not be ignored. It is harder, better, faster and stronger than the regular Megalodon and possesses the same large aggro range.
Typically less well spread than most other underwater predators, this Alpha appears more often in the depths of the ocean.
Strategy
Use a Baryonyx to stun it, then hit it. As the alpha can often be followed by a pack of normal Megalodon, it is recommended to kill those first. A pack of Baryonyx can deal more damages and take care of others threats that may be around, as tamed and unmounted Baryonyx can also stun. It can also be shot with a Crossbow underwater or a Bow from above ground or from a raft, but this can be a lengthy and expensive process due to the Alpha Megalodon's high health. If encountered near the shoreline it is possible to use a Spino with good melee damage or probably even a sarco if desperate. Good way to earn xp and loot if you can kill one.
If the Alpha Megalodon is encountered near the surface, a Basilosaurus with at least 110% movement speed can barely outrun it, giving the Basilosaurus time to heal if the rider is near the surface. While it is possible to defeat an Alpha Megalodon one on one with this method, it is much riskier to perform alone and is not recommended unless there is no other option. This method works even better if the rider can enter a shallow river, as you can easily escape all predators if starting to become overwhelmed. Or get a tribe mate and spear it that's for the lower level players
Weaponry
Any underwater weaponry (i.e. 
Crossbow, 
Harpoon Launcher, 
Pike etc.) can be used, although it is best to use a tough underwater mount to prevent damage to your SCUBA gear. Most weapons will work well from the surface.
Dangers
Besides the obvious threats of any Alpha predator, the underwater environment can make the distinctive red/ orange Alpha glow difficult to make out until you are within the Megalodons aggro range; even with a 
SCUBA Mask.
Weakness
It can be stunned by a Baryonyx's special underwater attack, and be killed without being able to attack.
Spotlight
Notes/Trivia
- The Alpha Megalodon was confirmed in Ark Digest 33 and was later released in patch 257.0.
- Can be chain stunned by Baryonyx.
- Can be grabbed by a Tusoteuthis.
- They are easier to find in the waters surrounding Dead Island and below The Center (Floating Island).
- they are almost the size of a real megalodon but slightly smaller.
Gallery
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