Arcade Action · Survival

Hungry Shark World guide

Ubisoft's 3D Hungry Shark sequel, with separate sharks, size tiers, maps, pets, gear, missions, currencies, and platform questions from Evolution.

PC · Mobile · Consoles17 focused guidesLast reviewed August 4, 2026

Official artwork · Hungry Shark World via Apple App Store Reviewed collection

Current answer

What players need to know now.

Hungry Shark World is Ubisoft's single-player arcade survival game and the larger 3D sequel to Hungry Shark Evolution. The live mobile product currently lists 43 shark species across eight size tiers, four large ocean maps, equipment, pets, quests, Extinction Mode and Apex sharks. A separate paid console edition launched in 2018 with more than 20 sharks and its own missions, bosses and progression. Identify mobile, console or Microsoft's newer PC listing before reusing an unlock, map or roster answer.

Last reviewed August 4, 2026

Official availability

Verified editions

Edition	Official route	Important boundary
Live mobile	Google Play; Apple App Store	Free with ads and in-app purchases; 43 species and Extinction systems in current store copy.
Console edition	Xbox One/Series, PS4, Nintendo Switch	Paid 2018 product; more than 20 sharks and a different mission package.
Microsoft PC/handheld	Xbox/Microsoft Store	A current separate listing exists for PC and handheld; check the exact product page.
Steam	No official listing verified	Do not use repacks, unknown keys or emulator downloads as proof of a native Steam release.

Progression model

Diet gates, missions and permanent resources move the roster forward

Layer	Decision	Reliable rule
Shark size tier	What the current shark can eat	Move up when the next diet gate opens a safer route, not only when one stat bar is full.
Map and mission	Where the next objective belongs	Learn landmarks and read the exact shark quest before starting a collection run.
Equipment and pets	Which failure the loadout fixes	Choose survival, movement, score or farming utility for a named objective.
Extinction and Apex	Late-game mutation survival	Earn Pearls legitimately and keep mode advice separate from ordinary oceans.

First sessions

Six low-regret decisions

1
Learn one mobile ocean's food routes and safe gaps before buying every map or cosmetic.
2
Complete visible shark quests while levelling instead of treating every run as an unstructured score attempt.
3
Spend Gold on the shark and upgrades that open the next diet tier; save Gems for a specific bottleneck.
4
Use pets and gadgets to solve one problem—health, mobility, score or resource collection—rather than copying a decorative set.
5
Back up mobile progress with the supported cloud option before reinstalling or changing devices.
6
Check whether a guide is for the current mobile service or the 2018 console edition before following it.

Editorial scope

Quest Meridian verifies products, compatibility, updates and recovery rules through platform-owner stores and Ubisoft support. Detailed roster, quest and location history uses a dated community wiki as a secondary source. We do not claim unperformed hands-on tests, combine console and mobile data, distribute modified packages or invent promo codes and future updates.

Guide library

Start with the Hungry Shark World answer you need.

Beginner guide

First sharks, survival loop, map learning, missions, upgrades and low-regret spending

A practical start that explains the feeding loop and progression gates before late-game Apex advice.

Reviewed guideFirst sharks, survival loop, map learning, missions, upgrades and low-regret spending

Sharks & unlocks

Mobile size tiers, named sharks, diet gates, console roster differences and unlock evidence

A roster framework that separates the current mobile live service from the smaller paid console edition.

Reviewed guideMobile size tiers, named sharks, diet gates, console roster differences and unlock evidence

Tier list

Sharks, Apex choices, pets, gadgets, maps and loadouts ranked under stated conditions

A transparent scorecard that avoids pretending one shark is best for every map, quest and account.

Reviewed guideSharks, Apex choices, pets, gadgets, maps and loadouts ranked under stated conditions

Pets & gadgets

Accessory slots, stat bonuses, pets, maps, gadgets and route-specific loadout choices

An equipment decision guide organized by the problem each slot solves rather than cosmetic rarity.

Reviewed guideAccessory slots, stat bonuses, pets, maps, gadgets and route-specific loadout choices

Maps & locations

Four main oceans, route planning, prey locations, fossils, message bottles and rotating collectibles

A landmark method that distinguishes persistent terrain from quest- or run-dependent object placement.

Reviewed guideFour main oceans, route planning, prey locations, fossils, message bottles and rotating collectibles

Quests & trophies

Four quests per mobile shark, final fetch objectives, schematics, mobile achievements and console trophies

A completion ledger that keeps mobile shark quests separate from the 2018 console mission and trophy set.

Reviewed guideFour quests per mobile shark, final fetch objectives, schematics, mobile achievements and console trophies

Bosses

Colossal Squid phases, named enemies, quest nemeses, diet limits and preparation

A boss checklist that identifies whether the search means a permanent encounter, quest target or console boss.

Reviewed guideColossal Squid phases, named enemies, quest nemeses, diet limits and preparation

Extinction & Apex

Mutation survival, Pearl rewards, Apex unlocks, Mecha schematics and mode-specific preparation

A late-game route that connects Extinction survival to Pearls and Apex purchases without promising an exploit.

Reviewed guideMutation survival, Pearl rewards, Apex unlocks, Mecha schematics and mode-specific preparation

Currencies

Gold, Gems, Pearls, upgrades, route objectives and false diamond or crystal terminology

A legitimate resource guide that assigns each currency a purpose before recommending a repeatable run.

Reviewed guideGold, Gems, Pearls, upgrades, route objectives and false diamond or crystal terminology

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Mobile download

Google Play and Apple routes, device requirements, Apple TV, ads, purchases and mobile/console scope

A first-party download directory that avoids unofficial APK, IPA and outdated Android compatibility claims.

Reviewed guideGoogle Play and Apple routes, device requirements, Apple TV, ads, purchases and mobile/console scope

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Console & PC

Paid 2018 console release, current Microsoft PC listing, Switch 2 compatibility and unsupported Steam assumptions

A storefront-led comparison that prevents mobile guides from being applied to the smaller console roster and mission set.

Reviewed guidePaid 2018 console release, current Microsoft PC listing, Switch 2 compatibility and unsupported Steam assumptions

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Offline & multiplayer

Single-player status, offline runs, cloud saves, leaderboards, purchases and event connectivity

A direct mode answer separating online services from actual competitive or cooperative play.

Reviewed guideSingle-player status, offline runs, cloud saves, leaderboards, purchases and event connectivity

013

Updates & events

Current mobile version, Goal Rush, anniversary history, limited events and console/mobile update boundaries

A dated release ledger that separates current store facts, shipped events, old versions and speculation.

Reviewed guideCurrent mobile version, Goal Rush, anniversary history, limited events and console/mobile update boundaries

014

Save & support

Cloud status, same-OS transfers, Android/iOS boundary, conflicting saves, loading and account-sale risks

A preserve-first recovery order based on Ubisoft's official save and transfer instructions.

Reviewed guideCloud status, same-OS transfers, Android/iOS boundary, conflicting saves, loading and account-sale risks

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Review & comparison

World versus Evolution, mobile versus console scope, visual style, progression and audience fit

A source-derived comparison that states decision criteria without claiming an unperformed personal playthrough.

Reviewed guideWorld versus Evolution, mobile versus console scope, visual style, progression and audience fit

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Wiki & community

Official release/support sources, community mechanics tables, social reports, media and version checks

A source-routing page explaining which outlet owns storefront, mechanics, support or player-opinion questions.

Reviewed guideOfficial release/support sources, community mechanics tables, social reports, media and version checks

017

Cheat & mod risks

Modified packages, trainers, generators, false codes, PS5 cheat wording and official ad removal

A safety-first answer that provides no cracked file, memory edit, generator, code invention or purchase bypass.

Reviewed guideModified packages, trainers, generators, false codes, PS5 cheat wording and official ad removal

Useful links

Official and reference sources

Use the official listing for safe availability and the supporting references for version-sensitive details.

This collection was reviewed August 4, 2026. Individual guides are published only after their own factual review is complete.