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Sky Shark (Arcade)

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Sky Shark

Also known as: Hi Sho Zame (JP), Flying Shark (EU)
Developer: Toaplan
Publishers: Taito (JP/EU), Romstar (US), Electrocoin (EU)
Platform: Arcade (Toaplan Twin Cobra hardware)
Released in JP: March 14, 1987
Released in US: March 1987
Released in EU: March 1987


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An early vertical shooter by Toaplan that would prove to become very popular. A sequel, Fire Shark, would be released a few years later.

Version Differences

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  • Differences between US set 1 and US set 2.
  • Other general differences.

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Japan US World
HishouZameArcTitle.png SkySharkArcTitle.png FlyingSharkArcTitle.png

In Japan, the game was originally released as Hi Sho Zame, which literally translates as "Flying Shark". This would end up being the name used for its release in Europe. For the game's US release, it was renamed to Sky Shark.