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Shark Tale
鲨鱼故事
Shark Tale is an RPG developed by Vicarious Visions in 2005 for the Game Boy Advance. Players control characters from the film, engaging in turn-based combat across various underwater levels. The game supports up to four players and features progression through story-driven stages with enemy encounters and boss battles. Combat relies on selecting attacks and special abilities from menus, while character stats improve through leveling. The game follows the narrative structure of the movie, with players advancing through different locations as they complete missions and defeat opponents.
- Developer
- Vicarious Vision
- Released
- 2005
- Platform
- GBA
- Genre
- RPG
- Players
- 4P
- Rating
- 4.5 / 5 (3.1K)
- Last updated
Shark Tale Controls — GBA Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Shark Tale on our in-browser GBA 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 |
|---|---|---|
| ↑ | D-Pad Up | Move up |
| ↓ | D-Pad Down | Move down |
| ← | D-Pad Left | Move left |
| → | D-Pad Right | Move right |
| X | A | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | B | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| Q | L | Left shoulder |
| W | R | Right shoulder |
| Enter | Start | Start / Pause |
| Shift | Select | Select / Mode |
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Shark Tale Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Shark Tale on GBA before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"Shark Tale" GBA longplay 2005
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Shark Tale released?
Shark Tale was released in 2005 for the GBA.
Who developed Shark Tale?
Shark Tale was developed by Vicarious Vision, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Shark Tale support?
Shark Tale supports up to 4 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the GBA.
What type of game is Shark Tale?
Shark Tale is a RPG game for the GBA, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Shark Tale for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Shark Tale runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Shark Tale in the browser?
No. Shark Tale streams from a public archive into a browser-side GBA emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Shark Tale?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original GBA cartridge supported.
Does Shark Tale work on mobile devices?
Yes — the GBA emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Shark Tale this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Shark Tale. 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.
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