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Beware the Shark is a IGT slot (2025) with 95.99% RTP. It uses 30 paylines with bonus buy, free spins and ante bet. RTP can vary by casino.
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Key specs
- RTP
- 95.99%
- 0.05 points below the median (96.04%)
- Grid
- 5×3
- Pays
- 30 paylines
- Released
- 24 Jan 2025
- Bet range
- $0.20–$20
- Jackpot
- None
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How to play Beware the Shark (members only)
Wins are paid when matching symbols land on an active payline, usually left to right starting from the leftmost reel. Your total stake is spread across the lines, and each line win is the line bet multiplied by the symbol's paytable value.
Beware the Shark is played on a 5×3 grid with 30 paylines.
- Set your stake. Choose your total bet per spin between $0.20 and $20. Wins are paid as multiples of this stake.
- Check the paytable. Open the game's info screen to see what each symbol pays and the exact rules for this version.
- Spin. Each spin's result is decided by a certified random number generator, independent of previous spins.
- Trigger the bonus. Land the required scatter symbols to start the free spins feature.
- Optional ante bet. Pay extra per spin to raise the chance of triggering the feature.
- Optional bonus buy. Where permitted, pay a fixed price to start the bonus directly.
The full Beware the Shark guide: how winnings work, 7 features and 4 strategy tips
- What 95.99% RTP costs per $100 wagered: $4.01 on average
- 7 features explained: bonus buy, free spins, ante bet, multipliers, respins and 2 more
- Bonus-buy risk breakdown
- Strategy tips for Beware the Shark
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How winnings work (members only)
What 95.99% RTP costs per $100 wagered
Multipliers are applied to wins as they land; in many games several multipliers add together or multiply each other, which is where the largest wins come from.
What 95.99% RTP means
Expected return = stake × 95.99%
Over $100 of total bets, the long-run average loss is $4.01
RTP is a long-run average across millions of spins. Any single session can finish far above or below it, especially on a volatile game.
Features explained (members only)
7 features explained: bonus buy, free spins, ante bet, multipliers and more
Bonus buy
Lets you pay a fixed multiple of your stake to enter the bonus feature straight away instead of waiting for it to trigger. It raises variance considerably and is not available in every country (it is banned in the UK).
Free spins
A bonus round of spins played at no cost to your balance, usually triggered by landing three or more scatter symbols. Wins during the round are added to your balance, and many games let you retrigger extra spins.
Ante bet
An optional extra charge on each spin, typically +25%, that increases the chance of triggering the bonus feature.
Multipliers
Multipliers increase a win by a set factor, such as 2x or 10x. They can be attached to symbols, applied to a whole spin, or grow during a feature, and are a main driver of the biggest wins.
Respins
Selected reels or the whole grid spin again without a new stake, usually triggered by a specific symbol combination or near-miss feature.
Walking wilds
Walking wilds move one position (usually one reel to the left) after each spin and trigger a respin, until they walk off the grid.
Wild symbols
Wilds substitute for regular paying symbols to help complete winning combinations. They do not normally replace scatter or bonus symbols.
Strategy tips (members only)
- Treat bonus buys as high-risk. Buying the feature concentrates your budget into a few large-variance rounds. Many results return less than the price paid. Read our bonus buy guide first.
3 more tips
- Understand the ante bet. It costs more per spin to trigger features more often; it does not change the game into a better bet.
- Bonus wagering: at 95.99% RTP, clearing $1,000 of wagering costs about $40.10 on average. Check the bonus terms, as some casinos exclude specific games. Run your numbers in the wagering calculator.
- Set limits before you spin. Decide your loss limit and session time in advance and stop when you reach either. No pattern or betting system changes the outcome of a spin.
More on this in slot RTP and volatility explained and bankroll management.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Who makes Beware the Shark?
Beware the Shark is developed by IGT and was released in 2025.
What is the RTP of Beware the Shark?
The default RTP of Beware the Shark is 95.99%.
Can I play Beware the Shark for free?
Not on GambGenius at the moment: we don't list an official IGT demo of Beware the Shark.
Does Beware the Shark have a bonus buy?
Yes. Beware the Shark includes a bonus buy option, although it is unavailable in some countries such as the UK.
Where this data comes from
- vegasslotsonline.com Slot database
- slotcatalog.com Slot database
Specs come from 2 independent slot databases. Casinos can run lower-RTP versions, so always check the game rules before you play.
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