Shark

Shark

Released1986
In Shark the player takes on the role of a killer shark at a public swimming beach. The goal is to kill as many swimmers before they escape to the beach or divers catch the shark. The player must also look out for traps. At the start of the game the player can decide how many swimmers, traps and divers will be present.

Details

DeveloperMr. Micro
PublisherFirebird
ReleasedDecember 31, 1986
StatusReleased
GenresShooter
ThemesAction
PlatformsCOM Commodore Plus/4

About This Game

A diver descends into shark-infested waters armed only with a harpoon gun, tasked with eliminating the predatory creatures lurking in each submerged level. Standing on the ocean floor while your air supply dwindles, you must aim upward and strike down the shark circling above before your oxygen runs out and you forfeit one of your three lives. As you progress through the depths, the waters become more treacherous—eels, fish, and squid now patrol the same environments, creating obstacles that cannot be harpooned and must be dodged at all costs. Each level demands quick reflexes and precise timing to overcome the mounting dangers below the surface.