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Shark Attack
鲨鱼进攻
Shark Attack is an arcade action game developed by Pacific Novelty in 1980. Players control a diver who must navigate underwater environments while avoiding and battling sharks. The game features simple joystick controls for movement and shooting mechanics to defeat enemies. Players progress through multiple levels with increasing difficulty, encountering various shark types and obstacles. The objective is to survive each stage and advance through the underwater sequences. The game uses arcade-style graphics typical of early 1980s cabinets, with distinct visual representations of the ocean setting and aquatic threats the player must overcome.
- Developer
- Pacific Novelty
- Released
- 1980
- Platform
- Arcade
- Genre
- Action
- Rating
- 4.5 / 5 (3.7K)
- Last updated
Shark Attack Controls — Arcade Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Shark Attack on our in-browser Arcade emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.
| Keyboard | Console button | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| ↑ | Joystick Up | Move up |
| ↓ | Joystick Down | Move down |
| ← | Joystick Left | Move left |
| → | Joystick Right | Move right |
| X | Button 1 | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | Button 2 | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| S | Button 3 | Tertiary action |
| A | Button 4 | Quaternary action |
| Q | Button 5 | Fifth button |
| W | Button 6 | Sixth button |
| 5 | Insert Coin | Insert coin |
| 1 | 1P Start | Start / Pause |
Coin and Start are convention "Insert Coin: 5" and "1P Start: 1". Some arcade boards expect specific button mappings — check the in-game prompts on coin-up.
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Shark Attack Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Shark Attack on Arcade before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"Shark Attack" Arcade longplay 1980
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Shark Attack released?
Shark Attack was released in 1980 for the Arcade.
Who developed Shark Attack?
Shark Attack was developed by Pacific Novelty, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
What type of game is Shark Attack?
Shark Attack is a Action game for the Arcade, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Shark Attack for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Shark Attack runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Shark Attack in the browser?
No. Shark Attack streams from a public archive into a browser-side Arcade emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Shark Attack?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original Arcade cartridge supported.
Does Shark Attack work on mobile devices?
Yes — the Arcade emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Shark Attack this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Shark Attack. Game files are fetched on demand from publicly-accessible archives. You are responsible for compliance with your local laws and the bring-your-own-ROM principle.
