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Sky Shark
A landmark action game for the NES, Sky Shark combines tight controls with engaging gameplay. Its enduring appeal lies in the perfect balance of challenge and reward.
- Developer
- Taito
- Released
- 1989
- Platform
- NES
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 2P
- Rating
- 4.4 / 5 (1.1K)
- Last updated
Sky Shark Controls — NES Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Sky Shark on our in-browser NES 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) |
| 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.
Sky Shark Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Sky Shark on NES before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"Sky Shark" NES longplay 1989
Sky Shark Cheat Codes
16 community-curated cheats for Sky Shark. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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Infinite Lives
OZNEAAVS0021:04 -
Infinite Bombs
GXUEALVI0023:03 -
Infinite Credits
GZNEIOVS -
Start With 1 Life (Player 1)
GZXATEOZ -
Start With 1 Life (Player 2)
AAUALAGA -
Start With 9 Lives (Player 2)
AAUALAGE -
Autofire
AAEELOGI -
Double Bombs
TAVPSTLA -
Double Credits
TAUAYALA -
1 Life After Continue (Both Players)
AANEZPGA -
9 Lives After Continue (Both Players)
AANEZPGE -
Start With 9 Lives (Player 1)
TAXEZAXZ+PZXELENY
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Start With Maximum Firepower
EZXAPPKZ+TAXAZOIL -
"Almost" Invincibility
0044:00 -
Infinite Lives P1
0021:09 -
Infinite Secondary Weapon P1
0023:09
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sky Shark released?
Sky Shark was released in 1989 for the NES.
Who developed Sky Shark?
Sky Shark was developed by Taito, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Sky Shark support?
Sky Shark supports up to 2 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the NES.
What type of game is Sky Shark?
Sky Shark is a Action game for the NES, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Sky Shark for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Sky Shark runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Sky Shark in the browser?
No. Sky Shark streams from a public archive into a browser-side NES emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Sky Shark?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original NES cartridge supported.
Does Sky Shark work on mobile devices?
Yes — the NES emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Sky Shark this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Sky Shark. 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.
