Needler Mango — Subnautica 2 Creature Guide | Location & Tips
Needler Mango is a aggressive creature in Subnautica 2 at 150–300m depth. Dart-throwing shark — launches uranium-tipped tusks at up to 20 metres per second.
Last updated: 2026-05-15
Overview
Mango kestros, the dart-throwing shark. Territorial predator capable of launching uranium-tipped tusks at up to twenty meters per second. Its jaw is dominated by six upper tusk sockets; the lower jaw has receded into the throat for rasping and crushing. Muscles behind each tusk crank ligaments around hard anchors, storing mechanical energy like a crossbow. Tusks are reloaded from mature spares deeper in the skull — needlers constantly form new ones by 'sneezing' ground mineral paste and quick-setting enzyme into dental sacs, each tusk tipped with a self-sharpening uranium oxide cap. Equally-spaced dorsal, pectoral and pelvic fins give excellent stability and aim control; four 'whiskers' detect water currents to help aim. Needlers are social pack hunters, nesting and sometimes hunting in family groups — their need for constant mineral intake makes them fiercely territorial. They share a close relationship with the nibbler mango. Assessment: dangerous, territorial predator. Avoid or distract even when operating submersibles.
Survival
Do not linger in open water at 150–300m. Use terrain as cover. If cornered, bright lights or loud sounds may briefly startle it.
Stats
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Behavior | Aggressive |
| Depth Range | 150–300m |
| HP | 1000 |
| Spawn Points | 12 |