Synopsis

Dr. Robert Bolton had invented a gene-slamming device for peaceful uses until his colleague Dr. Luther Paradigm uses it for his evil purposes. When Dr. Bolton tries to intervene, he ends up gene-slammed into an unseen inhuman creature during the struggle and escapes. While in search of their father, John, Clint, Robert, and Coop are mutated into humanoid sharks by the evil Dr. Paradigm. While adapting to their new looks, the four brothers must avoid being seen.

Characters

Dr. Piranoid, Streex, Big Slammu, Slobster, Killamari, Slash, Lena, Bends, Ripster, Jab, Guy in the Sky

Credits

Writing

Writer: Martha Moran

Voices

Voice: J. Michael Lee (Dr. Piranoid), Andy Rannells (Streex), D. Kevin Williams (Big Slammu, Slobster, Killamari), Terry Berner (Slash), Pam Carter (Lena), Matt Hill (Jab), Lee Tockar (Ripster), Jim Hoggatt (Bends), Tony Wike (Guy in the Sky)

Production notes

Imagine a time when DNA genetic engineering has emerged from the science lab into an everyday growth industry. When an evil genetic engineer, Dr. Piranhoid, illegally experiments with an untested DNA genetic formula, four brothers are accidentally transformed into monstrous half shark-half humanoids! Delighted with his mistake, the diabolical madman seeks to alter nature and tailor all humanity into sea creatures of his own design and control! So hold onto your fins as the heroic Street Sharks kick some serious fin (not to mention satisfying their voracious appetites!).

This show premiered as a three-part mini-series in 1994, and then came back in 1995 as part of the "Amazin' Adventures" anthology show.

Reviews

Street Sharks (Series)

GSEIPPDecember 21, 2002

Anyone who likes action featuring cool creatures as the main cast as oppose to mere humans should love this. Four teenage boys were genetically engineered or "gene slammed" into half man and half sharks by a mad, though most admirable, scientist, Dr. Paradigm. Refusing to join Paradigm, or Piranoid as they like to call him, in his quest for world domination, the sharks use their abilities to fight the evil doctor and his seafood mutants, or "seaviates" in each action packed episode. The sharks' abilities include being able to punch or bite through steel or concrete and to "swim" underground with only their fins seen ripping through the surface of the ground! Personally , I think the show went a little downhill when it was crossed over with the "Dino Vengers", as I happen to be a loyal shark fan and like to see how they swim their way around whatever cunning scheme Paradigm dreams up of, which usually includes giving them a bad public image. Nevertheless, the action is always there and the theme music rocks (though it sounds more jazzy)! I admit "Street Sharks" is kids stuff and comes nowhere near the lines of "Captain Planet" as far as education is concerned, but it does not give me headaches like the superfluos "Dragonball Z" does with its excessive and unnecessary macho show of strenght (and lungs!). The phrases used in "Street Sharks" like "Jawsome" or "Let's haul fin!" are indeed commical, but in an enjoyable and creative way and far from ridiculous. Sometimes when I come home after a hard day, I like nothing better than to give myself some Shark treatment. Anyone out there bad mouthing this cartoon: stop it "or I'll snip off your heads and use them for bait!" (quote from episode "Sharkbait")