The team is a member of the Pacific Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League (NHL).
Established for the 1991–92 NHL season, the Sharks initially played games at the Cow Palace before moving to SAP Center in 1993.
The Sharks are owned by San Jose Sports & Entertainment Enterprises.
Jim Wiley holds the franchise records for fewest wins (17) and fewest points (37), while Kingston holds the record for lowest winning percentage (.192).
The current head coach of the Sharks is Ryan Warsofsky, whose hiring was announced on June 13, 2024.