Shark! Shark! Intellivision box art

Intellivision · Action

Shark! Shark!

SystemIntellivision
Released1982
GenreAction
DeveloperMattel Electronics
PublisherMattel Electronics
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 5

Shark! Shark! is an action game released in 1982 for the Intellivision, developed by Mattel Electronics.

It landed about 3 years into the Intellivision's life. Other notable Intellivision releases from 1982 include Demon Attack, Buzz Bombers and Beauty & the Beast. Among the 49 Intellivision action games in our database, it ranks #4 by legacy score.

Mattel Electronics also made Utopia, Masters of the Universe: The Power of He-Man and B-17 Bomber for the Intellivision.

Shark! Shark! supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you have a friend to play against

Maybe skip it if…

  • you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests

What playing Shark! Shark! is like

Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.

Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.

Shark! Shark! gameplay screenshot on Intellivision
In-game screenshot (Intellivision)

Shark! Shark! walkthroughs & guides

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Playing Intellivision games today

Intellivision games reward patience: many are slower, more strategic designs than their Atari rivals. Official compilations have kept a large part of the library available on modern platforms.

Shark! Shark! FAQ

When did Shark! Shark! come out on the Intellivision?

Shark! Shark! was released for the Intellivision in 1982.

Who made Shark! Shark!?

It was developed by Mattel Electronics.

Is Shark! Shark! multiplayer?

Yes. Shark! Shark! supports up to 2 players.

How long does Shark! Shark! take to play?

As an action game, Shark! Shark! typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Shark! Shark! on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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