You’ll find that if you don’t enlarge your raft then the shark will destroy it very quickly. You need to make sure that you have ample space for the extra objects you need to survive, with a little extra around the edges for security. Don’t build at the edges, otherwise you are risking losing that equipment. Storage chests in particular should be protected from Bruce!
3. Collect Metals
You will certainly need to collect any metal ore that you find, even if you don't have a use for it yet. You use a smelter to convert the ore into usable metal ingots, and from there you can create...
1. Build a Radio
The end goal of the game is to find your friends, and return to civilisation (or what's left of it). The open sea is great for a little while, but once you've found your feet you're going to want to...