Shark

The Shark pinball machine, manufactured by A. Hankin & Company of Australia between 1978 and 1981 (this example dated 1980), is a solid-state widebody game from one of the relatively few Australian pinball manufacturers of the era.

The gameplay features of the Shark help it stand out: four flippers allow for greater control and strategy, while the eight drop targets provide a challenging and rewarding experience for players. The horseshoe lane, a distinctive design element, adds an extra layer of excitement to the game, with players carefully navigating their ball through this curved path to maximize their score.

Little is documented about the design, art, or theme of the Shark machine beyond its core feature set. As a solid-state widebody from an Australian manufacturer active for only a few years, it remains an interesting piece of pinball's international history.