# Survivor Shark

> Arcade-style game where players dodge explosives as a shark. (iPhone/iPad app by Andrew Palmer.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/survivor-shark/id1076491612 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Andrew Palmer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1076491611)
- Category: Games, Action, Casual
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 109 App Store ratings · 107 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 30 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-01-23
- Data updated: 2026-06-11
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/survivor-shark/id1076491612/reviews.md

## What is Survivor Shark?

Avoid the explosives! Addicting arcade-style game that is themed around nature's most fearsome creatures, sharks.   

Drag your shark along the screen to dodge mines and torpedoes.  Collect the spinning orbs to acquire powerups!  Earn coins by playing and use coins to upgrade your powerups and reach even higher scores!  Coins can also be used to unlock new shark characters, which give you an extra advantage! 

Explosives fall faster the longer you play.  See how long you can survive!

## Key features

- Dodge mines and torpedoes
- Collect powerups
- Upgrade powerups
- Unlock new shark characters
- High score chasing

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Survivor Shark Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 500 Survivor Shark Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Survivor Shark Coins | $5.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 107)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/survivor-shark/id1076491612/reviews.md

### 5/5 — BEST GAME EVER

*2026-03-01, version 3.2.4*

Truly an inspiration and trailblazer to the video game industry. I would give anything to play this game again for the first time. The rocket shark is hot asf too

### 5/5 — Best game

*2026-03-01, version 3.2.4*

This is the best game I’ve ever played in my life. From the moment this game first found its way onto my phone my life has improved.  Survivor shark has gotten me through breakups, loss, depression, and more. Without survivor shark I’d be nobody. With survivor shark by my side I feel like I can conquer anything. When ever I have trouble, I just load up that shark and get to dodging bombs and torpedoes and I am saved. I love survivor shark.

### 5/5 — Captivating experience

*2026-03-01, version 3.2.4*

Couldn’t stop playing once I started. Difficult game but not too hard. Nice little level up aspects. Highly recommend!

### 5/5 — Saved my life

*2026-03-01, version 3.2.4*

I never in my life found a game where I truly was addicted. A game where I needed. I was in a bad spot in my life when I was in desperate search for a game that I actually enjoyed. There were many sleepless nights where I could not find such a game and felt like the search was definitely over. I stumbled upon this masterclass. I finally have a game I can connect with my friends on a whole new wavelength. I found peace and happiness in this game and am forever grateful to have gotten this game. Best game ever.

### 5/5 — Noah F Review

*2026-03-01, version 3.2.4*

Let’s just say that this game filled the void in my life. I’ve never been so addicted to something ever. Whenever I was trying to be productive, I found myself on this game. Highly recommend, definitely won’t disappoint.

### 5/5 — Best game of my life

*2026-03-01, version 3.2.4*

This game is a masterpiece of an app. The shark glides across the floor in a swift manner to dodge the bombs. This game is the perfect blend of skill, precision, and timing. Overall, it takes time to get those high scores up, so if you’re looking to rack up points I recommend upgrading your shark. If there were 100 stars, I would give this 100/100 stars.

### 5/5 — Jack R

*2026-03-01, version 3.2.4*

This game means everything to me. Whether it be the slow progression and seeing your shark getter better or utilizing powerups, there is never a dull moment. While the future may be uncertain, one thing I know for sure is that I will continue to play Survivor Shark

### 5/5 — Fantastic Game

*2026-03-01, version 3.2.4*

This kept me off the streets and gave my life a purpose. Never have I ever expected to be so attached to a shark like this one. What a beauty!!

### 5/5 — This game absolutely blew me away.

*2026-03-01, version 3.2.4*

As a child, I was always captivated by sharks, so when this game was recommended to me by a friend I was eager to give it a try. I am grateful I did because this game has been the highlight of my day every day the past week. I plan to continue playing for years to come!

### 5/5 — This Game Saved my Crippling Addiction

*2026-02-28, version 3.2.4*

For the past 2 years I have been chronically addicted to 🌽. I haven't been able to meet any new women or have any friends. This game has taken my mind away from my addiction and I have now found a loving wife and we have a family of four. I'm so grateful for this game and I attribute all my success to playing this game.

## Frequently asked questions about Survivor Shark

### What is Survivor Shark?

Survivor Shark is an addictive arcade-style game where you control a shark. The objective is to survive as long as possible by dodging falling explosives like mines and torpedoes.

### How do I play Survivor Shark?

You play by dragging your shark along the screen to avoid colliding with mines and torpedoes. Collecting spinning orbs grants you powerups, and earning coins allows for upgrades and unlocking new characters.

### Can I customize my shark or abilities?

Yes, you can use the coins earned in-game to upgrade your powerups, making them more effective. You can also use coins to unlock new shark characters, each offering a unique advantage.

### Is Survivor Shark free to play?

The game is free to download and play. It offers in-app purchases, allowing players to buy coins or other items to enhance their gameplay experience.

### What makes the game challenging?

The challenge increases as you play longer, with the explosives falling faster. The goal is to test your reflexes and see how long you can survive the escalating difficulty.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.2.4 — 2025-03-27

Thank you to all our users for the kind words and inspirational support. We love reading all the reviews.

This update includes aspect ratio fixes for newer iphones, so things should look prettier.

### 3.2.3 — 2021-05-19

- Bug fixes and performance enhancements

### 3.2.2 — 2018-12-08

- Bug fixes and performance improvements
- Updated support URL to be app landing page, survivorshark.com

### 3.2.1 — 2017-02-08

- Minor bug fixes

### 3.2.0 — 2017-02-06

Survivor Shark has had a HUGE facelift.  Every screen has been redesigned and updated to improve your mobile gaming experience!  New features have been created to make playing Survivor Shark even more fun!

New Features:
- Players now have a multiplier combined to their score.  The more you play, the higher your multiplier becomes and the higher your score reaches!
- Generate Survivor Shark Coins by playing the game and use these coins to upgrade your powerups and unlock new shark characters! 
- The three game powerups: Blast Attack, Turbo Points, and Invincibility can be upgraded to be more powerful and longer lasting!
- Two new shark characters have been added to the game that can be unlocked to give the player an added boost! More characters to come!
- A new powerup, Shark Power, has been added to the game that slows down hazards to their slowest speed to give you a breather when trying to reach new high scores! Purchase Shark Power uses in the store using Survivor Shark Coins. Activate Shark Power by shaking your device.

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All apps by Andrew Palmer: https://appshunter.io/developer/1076491611

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-11.*