[citation needed] The game was unexpectedly popular, forcing Mattel to quickly manufacture another batch of cartridges.

[citation needed] The Video Game Update praised the graphics of Shark!

[2] R. Wayne Schmittberger of Games also praised the graphics, stating the underwater effects were extraordinary.

It was also released on Microsoft's Game Room service for its Xbox 360 console and for Windows-based PCs in May 2010.

was announced for release on the Intellivision Amico video game console.

[4] After putting an indefinite halt on development of their Amico console, Intellivision announced that mobile versions of Shark!

With this announcement, a version was made available for Android OS in late 2023, followed by an iOS release in December 2024.