Shark Attack

Shark Attack

Atari 2600 · 1982

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About this game

In VGA Sharks , play a diver and shoot underwater creatures ranging from ray-bats (mantas), sharks, killer jelly fish [sic], and other sea creatures.

The diver may move in any direction, including diagonally to avoid and shoot sea creatures.

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Shooting a sea creature will reward the player with one point, while colliding with them will result in a bite point, which may stack as long as the diver remains in contact with a sea creature.

A shark proof cage or similar cage will be provided at the upper corner screen to protect the diver from the sea creatures.

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About Atari 2600

The Atari 2600 (1977) was the console that first proved interchangeable game cartridges could sustain a mass-market business, effectively founding the home console industry as we know it. Most common 2600 titles are inexpensive today given how many units and copies were sold, but a small number of extremely rare releases — including several from Atari's own late-era prototype and licensed titles — are among the most valuable cartridges in retro collecting.

Gamevaro tracks Shark Attack for Atari 2600 with separate market values for loose, complete-in-box (CIB) and factory-sealed copies, sourced from real eBay sales. Prices also vary by region — PAL, NTSC-U and NTSC-J releases of the same game often sell for different amounts due to print run sizes and regional collector demand.

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Market values by condition

PAL

Loose / Item only
€15.88
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NTSC-U

Box Only
€28.38
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Manual Only
€4.38
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Item only
€10.34
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Complete in Box
€28.38
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New (sealed)
€42.96
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Graded New
€47.26
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Recent sales

DateTypeRegionPriceSource
2026-07-16 Complete in Box NTSC-U €28.38 pricecharting
2026-07-16 New (sealed) NTSC-U €42.96 pricecharting
2026-07-16 Box Only NTSC-U €28.38 pricecharting
2026-07-16 Manual Only NTSC-U €4.38 pricecharting
2026-07-16 Graded New NTSC-U €47.26 pricecharting
2026-07-16 Item only NTSC-U €10.49 pricecharting
2026-07-15 Item only NTSC-U €10.34 eBay US
2026-07-15 Loose / Item only PAL €15.88 eBay NL
2026-07-14 Complete in Box NTSC-U €28.34 pricecharting
2026-07-14 Graded New NTSC-U €47.18 pricecharting
2026-07-14 Manual Only NTSC-U €4.38 pricecharting
2026-07-14 Item only NTSC-U €10.48 pricecharting
2026-07-14 Box Only NTSC-U €28.34 pricecharting
2026-07-14 New (sealed) NTSC-U €42.89 pricecharting
2026-07-13 Box Only NTSC-U €28.32 pricecharting
2026-07-13 Item only NTSC-U €10.47 pricecharting
2026-07-13 Manual Only NTSC-U €4.37 pricecharting
2026-07-13 Graded New NTSC-U €47.16 pricecharting
2026-07-13 New (sealed) NTSC-U €42.87 pricecharting
2026-07-13 Complete in Box NTSC-U €28.32 pricecharting
2026-07-12 Box Only NTSC-U €28.32 pricecharting
2026-07-12 Manual Only NTSC-U €4.37 pricecharting
2026-07-12 Complete in Box NTSC-U €28.32 pricecharting
2026-07-12 New (sealed) NTSC-U €42.87 pricecharting
2026-07-12 Item only NTSC-U €10.47 pricecharting
2026-07-12 Graded New NTSC-U €47.16 pricecharting
2026-07-10 Item only NTSC-U €10.47 pricecharting
2026-07-10 Box Only NTSC-U €28.31 pricecharting
2026-07-10 Manual Only NTSC-U €4.37 pricecharting
2026-07-10 Complete in Box NTSC-U €28.31 pricecharting

Market insights

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NTSC-U is 54% cheaper
The NTSC-U version (€10.34) is significantly cheaper than PAL (€15.88) loose.

Rarity & condition

Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Shark Attack, suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common Atari 2600 titles.

Complete-in-box (CIB) copies typically command a premium over loose cartridges/discs because the original box and manual are more fragile and get discarded or damaged over time — fewer complete sets survive.

Frequently asked questions

How much is Shark Attack worth?

Shark Attack for Atari 2600 is currently worth €15.88 loose. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.

Is Shark Attack rare?

Shark Attack has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common Atari 2600 titles.

What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Shark Attack?

Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. These are tracked as separate market values because the price gap between them can be significant, especially for older releases.

Is Shark Attack worth more in PAL or NTSC?

The PAL version of Shark Attack is currently worth €15.88 loose, versus €10.34 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.

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