Hungry Shark World – beginner guide for India

This guide is built around the way many people across India actually play: a few minutes on the metro, five minutes before class starts, or a quick break after work. You do not need a flagship device or perfect network to enjoy Hungry Shark World.

Young player relaxing on a palm-lined beach in India while playing Hungry Shark World on a phone

1. Choose the right beginner shark

When you first dive in, focus on one starter shark instead of constantly swapping. A single, familiar shark helps you learn map layouts, enemy behaviours and food clusters much faster.

Look for a shark with balanced health and speed rather than extreme stats. A slightly tanky beginner is more forgiving when a notification pulls your attention away mid-run.

2. Optimise performance on Indian Android phones

Close-up of Hungry Shark World settings menu with graphics sliders adjusted for smooth performance

On 3–4 GB RAM devices, performance is the difference between fun chaos and choppy frustration. Before your first serious run, visit the settings menu and:

These tweaks keep the game responsive even when travelling through busy hubs such as Delhi, Mumbai or Bengaluru where your phone constantly juggles network changes.

3. Smart progression: one shark at a time

The roster of sharks is huge, but spreading your resources thinly slows everything down. For the first week, we suggest:

Lineup of a mid-tier shark with two baby companions and simple gadgets floating around

This narrow focus delivers constant small upgrades that you can feel every single evening, keeping motivation high without consuming your entire weekend.

4. Learn simple high-score routes

Instead of swimming randomly, memorise 2–3 safe loops that you can repeat. Good beginner routes:

Top-down map with a highlighted looping route through safe coral areas and open water

5. Play-friendly for patchy connections

Many Indian players do not have stable high-speed connections all day. Hungry Shark World works surprisingly well with intermittent data, as most moment-to-moment action is handled locally on your device.

For best results:

6. Build a daily shark routine

The easiest way to grow your account without pressure is to attach the game to existing daily habits. For example:

This keeps progress moving without turning Hungry Shark World into a second job.

Want to know if the grind is worth it?

Our full review breaks down long-term progression, event structure and device performance in more detail.

Read the full review