The shark-encounter loop is one of the most-shared moments in early YouTube gameplay (BemmyBlox, ZeqoTV, Alysia Gaming all feature it).
Players who trained their fishing skill before the encounter have a noticeably longer reaction window before the shark reaches the catch.
Best practice is to set the rod to a low fish-luck boost while training, then switch to a high-luck rod when entering the catch window.
This article will be updated when Openwater Games adds shark-related gamepass balancing or new dodge mechanics.