[1] The ride was the first to feature three inversions in Australia[1] and the second roller coaster for the theme park (the Thrillseeker opened within the prior year).

[2] In 2005, Sea World approached Kumbak to develop a new train for the then Corkscrew roller coaster.

In the middle of 2009, a sign appeared outside the attraction stating that Sea Viper, a "new ride experience", would be opening by summer.

[1][6][7][8] Sea Viper was closed in early 2014 for maintenance, however, it was announced on 17 July 2014 that its closure would be permanent.

The ride then continued to run parallel to the station and up a hill before descending down a curved drop and into the double corkscrews.