Fire Shark
Sega Genesis · 1990
About this game
Fire Shark takes place around a small island in the South Pacific.
It is a continuously-scrolling aerial shooter with a top-down view.
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Your World War II era biplane has been modified to shoot lasers and drop powerful bombs.
There are ten levels in the game in which you will face aerial, aquatic, and ground enemies.
They all fire scores of missiles at you in an attempt to knock you from the sky.
In between levels, your plane will land on a runway for refueling and maintenance.
You will receive bonus points for the number of bombs left in your hold and the number of lightning bolt icons you picked up in the prior level.
There are also many power-ups available in each level.
Slow-moving blimps contain a power-up icon which is revealed after the zeppelin explodes.
Other icons appear when various other enemies or buildings are destroyed.
These power-ups will float around the screen for several seconds.
Grabbing them with your plane earns you a weapon upgrade or bonus points.
The standard weapons are the bomb and the Wide Shot.
As power-ups are obtained the number of shots per blast can increase up to 16.
The Wide Shot is a comparatively weak weapon that usually requires multiple hits to take an enemy down.
The Shark Beam is a green laser that fires in a spiral pattern and the strongest weapon of all is the Super Fire.
It will fire continuously while the fire button is held.
Power-ups increase its beam count to 4.
About Sega Genesis
Known as the Mega Drive outside North America, the Sega Genesis (1988/1989) was Sega's most successful console and Sonic the Hedgehog's original home, fueling the "console wars" era against Nintendo's SNES. Genesis cartridge collecting is well-established: common sports and platformer titles are affordable, while sports-license and later-era games with smaller print runs can carry a meaningful premium.
Gamevaro tracks Fire Shark for Sega Genesis 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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Price history
Market values by condition
PAL
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | PAL | €51.54 |
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | NTSC-U | €50.31 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €21.54 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €5.60 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €83.63 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €231.85 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €22.55 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €122.27 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €111.15 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €85.42 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €35.60 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €26.25 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €30.61 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €52.39 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €52.37 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €22.54 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €111.11 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €21.53 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €26.24 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €5.60 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €35.58 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €30.60 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €231.74 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €83.59 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €122.22 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €85.39 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | PAL | €109.62 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | PAL | €22.23 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | NTSC-U | €29.15 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | PAL | €5.52 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Fire Shark has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning enough copies circulate to establish a reliable market price.
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 Fire Shark worth?
Fire Shark for Sega Genesis is currently worth €51.54 loose, €83.63 complete in box, and €111.15 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Fire Shark rare?
Fire Shark has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning it trades hands regularly and isn't considered particularly rare.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Fire Shark?
Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. For Fire Shark, loose is €51.54 and CIB is €83.63 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Fire Shark worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Fire Shark is currently worth €51.54 loose, versus €50.31 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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