Ben's Sharks
A simplistic approach towards one of the ocean's most complex creatures.
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About this Mod
THIS MOD REQUIRES GECKOLIB
Ben's Sharks is a mod for both Forge and NeoForge that attempts to answer the question "What if sharks were added to Minecraft?"
This mod currently adds 26 New Mobs and several Noteworthy items, each with unique uses.
Install Just Enough Items (JEI) to view crafting recipes.
Info about this mod will be provided in the Wiki (W.I.P).
Disclaimer: Ben's Sharks does not encourage or condone with any form of Shark Hunting. It is worth noting that 1/3 of every shark species around the world is either endangered or flagged under protection. Sharks are a beautiful part of their respective ecosystems and must therefore be preserved.
As of version 1.2.0, the "Shark Fin" item has been completely removed, essentially eliminating any form of Shark Hunting through the use of this mod.
As of version 1.2.5, the "Shark Fin" item was re-added, but in the hands of the evil Illagers.
Don't try and kill any sharks to get this item as they don't drop it. It can only be obtained by looting Pillager Outposts and Woodland Mansions.
This mod is a solo project solely done by me, so expect there to be a lengthy gap between updates. Stay tuned.
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Available Versions
How to Install Ben's Sharks on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set forge Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the forge loader and matching Minecraft version (1.21.1).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Ben's Sharks". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.21.1, 1.20.1
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Ben's Sharks server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong forge version or insufficient RAM. Check the server log (latest.log) for "OutOfMemoryError" or "Mixin" errors. With Mado Hosting: ensure at least 3 GB RAM is allocated and the loader matches the mod version (1.21.1). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Ben's Sharks compatible with forge and neoforge?
Ben's Sharks officially supports forge, neoforge for Minecraft 1.21.1, 1.20.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Ben's Sharks – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Ben's Sharks consumes the most tick time. Common fixes: reduce server view-distance to 8-10, install "performant" or "starlight" as supplementary mods on Forge. With Mado Hosting, your server runs on NVMe SSDs with dedicated CPU cores for minimal latency.
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