Fast answer
The answer before the background
The hungry shark world sharks are organized by diet and size progression on mobile. Ubisoft's current store descriptions list 43 species across eight size tiers, beginning with Blacktip Reef Shark and expanding through larger and special predators. Unlock advice must state the product and version: mobile continues to receive sharks and Apex systems, while the paid console edition advertises more than 20 sharks and does not share the live mobile roster or economy.
Roster structure
A shark is a diet gate before it is a damage ranking
| Mobile group | Progression job | Question to ask |
|---|---|---|
| XS to L | Learn movement, prey limits and map routes | Which edible targets still block this route? |
| XL and XXL | Open larger prey and prepare late systems | Does this shark survive the map used for the next quest? |
| !! tier | Special sharks with distinct abilities | Is the ability useful for the objective or only spectacular? |
| Apex | Pearl-funded late-game specialists | Which Extinction problem does the ability solve? |
| Console roster | Separate paid-edition progression | Does the source explicitly name Xbox, PlayStation or Switch? |
Unlock logic
Read the gate beside the shark, not a permanent internet price
Normal progression can depend on growth, ownership of earlier tiers, Gold or Gem prices, limited offers, quests and late-game resources. Event discounts change the cheapest purchase without changing the underlying role. A guide should record the visible requirement and date instead of promising that a named shark always costs one amount.
Mecha Sharkjira has an additional schematic path documented by Ubisoft support: ordinary quests and special quests award schematics, 90 unlock the shark, and 128 unlock its full-power state. Other Apex sharks use Pearls earned in Extinction under their current requirements. Those rules do not turn every named shark into an Apex purchase.
Named choices
Compare role, diet and acquisition together
Great White, Megalodon, Big Momma, Killer Whale, Atomic Shark, Zombie Shark, Robo Shark, Dark Magic Shark and Gaia answer different progression searches. A current account may prefer the shark it can actually upgrade and route safely over a theoretically stronger special ability. State map, quest, equipment and currency before calling one option better.
Some autocomplete names refer to community nicknames, pets, enemies, fossils or older versions rather than a current playable slot. Confirm the shark-selection screen and current store version. When a community roster conflicts with the installed game, preserve the historical note and let the live client control current availability.
FAQ
Common questions
How many sharks are in Hungry Shark World?
The current mobile store copy lists 43 species in eight size tiers. The separate console edition advertises more than 20, so the product matters.
How do I unlock Megalodon?
Follow the mobile tier progression and the requirement shown on the current shark-selection screen; do not substitute a console or old-version price.
What are Apex sharks?
They are mobile late-game sharks with special abilities, generally connected to Pearls earned through Extinction Mode.
Are all mobile sharks on console?
No. Official console listings describe a smaller separate roster and progression package.
Sources
What we checked
Official listings establish current availability and product facts. Community pages are used for mechanics and build history, then labeled separately.
- OfficialOfficial Google Play listing
- OfficialOfficial Apple App Store listing
- OfficialOfficial Ubisoft Mobile support
- OfficialOfficial Xbox console listing
- OfficialOfficial Microsoft PC listing
- OfficialOfficial Nintendo Switch listing
- OfficialOfficial PlayStation listing
- OfficialOfficial Ubisoft gameplay help
- CommunityCommunity shark roster