Best Shark-Themed Slots

It’s interesting to think about what kind of world we would live in had Jaws not been made. Would people still fear sharks? Movies like Finding Nemo and its well-intentioned but no less ferocious shark character haven’t helped either (and it was a kids’ movie too!).

Nevertheless, sharks aren’t the vicious killing machines people make them out to be… for the most part. In fact, some breeds of shark are actually quite gentle, and International Whale Shark Day hopes to prove that. Beginning in 2012, it’s come around every August since then and has helped people accept sharks – and specifically whale sharks – as the misunderstood creatures they are. 

As slot fans, it’s also the perfect excuse to check out some shark-themed slot games. So enjoy these games for Whale Shark Day. And you’ll soon be telling the casino’s “You’re going to need a bigger pot.”

Shark Spin

Also known as Wild Shark Spin, this slot game is arguably the most popular entry on this list. In addition to the eponymous shark (or sharks), this game features a variety of other deep-sea creatures. Of course, the shark takes centre stage here – in fact, the special symbols feature a Great White. If and when a Great White appears, players’ winnings are instantly released, and a free spin is triggered, keeping the exhilaration levels high.

It helps as well that the surrounding artwork and animations have a Disney-like quality to them, evocative of, say, The Little Mermaid, keeping the general theme minus the fear factor of, well, having to stare down a shark for the duration of a play session. Shark Spin has an RTP of 97.03% and ten fixed paylines.

Under The Sea

Keeping with the theme of animation-inspired shark titles, Under the Sea really dials in on the whole Disney/Pixar vibe with animated characters and an appealing, welcoming art style. It can’t be stressed enough how much this keeps players engaged—no one wants to fear for their life when they’re in the middle of a winning streak.

Of course, sharks aren’t the main focus here. Instead, players will be greeted with a host of colourful sea creatures. Special symbols include a sunken ship and oyster pearls – three special symbols in any position on the screen will trigger double wins and a free spin.

Under The Sea has an RTP of 95.5% and a maximum payline amount of 30.

GoodFishes

Most people think that sharks are purely aquatic creatures, but this isn’t the case. In fact, sharks are known to don fedoras, arm themselves with Tommy guns, and chain smoke cigars – or so the aptly named GoodFishes would have you believe.

Indeed, this slot game casts sharks not as underwater assassins but as early 20th-century gangsters—and players love it! Variety is always great, and seeing different takes on the same general theme helps keep things fresh.

The special symbols this time around include a clam, a crab holding a sign, and a marquee. Three symbols – in any order and in any place on-screen – trigger one of several bonuses which players can decide for themselves. GoodFishes has an RTP of 96% and 30 fixed paylines.

Razor Shark

Finally, Razor Shark should be pretty familiar to regular online slot players. Next to Shark Spin, it’s one of the most popular deep-sea, shark-themed slot games, and for good reason. It’s chock-full of great animations and stellar design work all around.

Granted, despite its name, Razor Shark is more low-key than some of the other games on this list, more akin to a Ridley Scott movie, say, than a Steven Spielberg film. Still, it maintains a riveting pace throughout, and players should make a point of trying it for themselves. Razor Shark has an RTP of 96.7%.