The Fishing Festival runs when Mayor Marina has the perk or as an extra event. Sharks drop the Great White Shark Tooth you need for the Rod of the Sea. Players say festivals beat Crimson lava for money and SkyBlock XP early, but lava fishing gives more Fishing XP.
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What you need
- Level
- Fishing 5+
Steps
- Use Shark Bait (best) or Whale Bait.
- The forum guide suggests fishing in the Crystal Hollows with an Ammonite for extra Double Hook Chance.
- Save Great White Shark Teeth for the Rod of the Sea.
In its favour
- Good money and SkyBlock XP (shark kills count toward event tasks)
- Only source of shark teeth
Against it
- Only available during Marina's perk or bonus festivals
- Players say lava fishing is better for pure Fishing XP
Tips from the sources
- Megalodon pet doubles its base stats during the festival, per the wiki guide.
Sources
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