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Silent Shark Wiki
Tactical charts, TDC solutions, and Pacific patrol guides for Silent Shark.
Unofficial Silent Shark wiki for TDC targeting, hydrophone tracking, destroyer evasion, and live Pacific campaign patrols.
- 1.0
- Live on Steam
- Free
- Demo still available
- Single
- Player campaign
- TDC
- Manual fire control
Hubs organised around the systems players struggle with most on day one.
Guides Hub
Silent Shark Guides Hub for Demo tutorials, TDC solutions, convoy attacks, and destroyer evasion for skippers.
Read guide SystemsSystems Hub
Silent Shark Systems Hub: TDC, hydrophone, periscope, thermal layers, and tactical chart map tools explained for skippers.
Read guide CampaignCampaign Hub
Silent Shark Campaign Hub: Pacific patrols, Porpoise to Balao classes, radio intel, and wartime resource management.
Read guide ControlsControls Hub
Silent Shark Controls Hub: keyboard and mouse bindings, station switching habits, and time compression tips for skippers.
Read guide ToolsTools Hub
Silent Shark Tools Hub: attack checklist, Demo vs full comparison, and scenario generator drills for skippers.
Read guide ReviewReview Hub
Silent Shark Review Hub: tactical sub sim overview, design strengths, Demo notes, and system requirements for skippers.
Read guide UpdatesUpdates Hub
Silent Shark Updates Hub: 1.0 available now notes, Demo patches, and post-launch changes for Pacific skippers.
Read guideDeep walkthroughs for plotting, firing solutions, and surviving escorts.
Campaign Hub
Silent Shark Campaign Hub: Pacific patrols, Porpoise to Balao classes, radio intel, and wartime resource management.
Read guide GuidesGuides Hub
Silent Shark Guides Hub for Demo tutorials, TDC solutions, convoy attacks, and destroyer evasion for skippers.
Read guide ReviewReview Hub
Silent Shark Review Hub: tactical sub sim overview, design strengths, Demo notes, and system requirements for skippers.
Read guide SystemsSystems Hub
Silent Shark Systems Hub: TDC, hydrophone, periscope, thermal layers, and tactical chart map tools explained for skippers.
Read guide CampaignPacific Theater Overview
Silent Shark Pacific campaign overview: war phases, patrol routing, historical events, and career goals for 1.0.
Read guide ControlsKeyboard and Mouse
Silent Shark keyboard and mouse controls: key bindings, chart pan and zoom, pause, and fast station hotkeys for skippers.
Read guide GuidesGetting Started
Silent Shark beginner guide: Demo tutorials, chart basics, hydrophone contacts, and your first TDC attack loop.
Read guide ReviewSilent Shark Overview
Silent Shark overview: chart-first Pacific sub sim by John Goering, Demo scope, and who will enjoy it most for skippers.
Read guide SystemsTDC and Position Keeper
Silent Shark TDC system: Torpedo Data Computer inputs, Position Keeper tracking, and gyro fire-control output.
Read guide ToolsAttack Checklist
Silent Shark attack checklist: pre-fire ticks for hydrophone plots, TDC inputs, tube flood, and egress for skippers.
Read guide UpdatesAvailable Now — 1.0 Live
Silent Shark 1.0 is live on Steam: what shipped August 12 2026, day-one priorities, Demo vs full, and where to learn TDC fast.
Read guide GuidesHow to Use the TDC
Silent Shark TDC guide: angle-on-bow, target speed, bearing, range, and Position Keeper firing solutions for skippers.
Read guide UpdatesSilent Shark Launch Notes
Silent Shark 1.0 launch notes for August 12 2026: platforms, campaign scope, Demo tips, and day-one plan for skippers.
Read guide GuidesFour Bearings Method
Silent Shark four bearings guide: plot hydrophone lines, derive course and speed, then set a clean intercept for skippers.
Read guide ToolsScenario Generator Guide
Silent Shark scenario generator: Demo limits vs full tools, weather and target presets, and drills for TDC, AoB, and evasion practice.
Read guide UpdatesRadio Room News Roundup
Silent Shark radio-room updates: June binoculars and AoB training, July sound delay notes, and pre-launch news toward August 2026.
Read guide GuidesEvading Destroyers
Silent Shark destroyer evasion guide: quiet speed, thermal layers, sonar prediction, and post-salvo withdrawal.
Read guide GuidesAngle on Bow Explained
Silent Shark angle-on-bow guide: fix Basic vs Advanced tutorial confusion, estimate AoB for the TDC, and stop missing shots.
Read guide SystemsShip Identification
Silent Shark ship ID guide: periscope silhouettes, mast height for stadimeter, merchant vs escort cues, and AoB visual reads.
Read guide CampaignCareer Progression
Silent Shark career guide: reputation, Porpoise to Balao unlocks, patrol choices, and how not to wreck your Pacific campaign early.
Read guide GuidesConvoy Attack Doctrine
Silent Shark convoy attack guide: screen reading, commit criteria, salvo choice, and egress before escorts close the box.
Read guideNew skipper? Follow these steps before your first convoy attack.
- 1
Try the free demo or jump into 1.0
Download the [Silent Shark Demo on Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/4772370/Silent_Shark_Demo/) or buy the full game on [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/4705650/Silent_Shark/). Run Basic Tutorial once, then skim our Getting Started guide for chart and hydrophone habits that stick.
- 2
Learn the four bearings loop
Before convoy scenarios, read Four Bearings Method and practice timestamped plots on the tactical chart. Stable course and speed estimates feed every later TDC solution.
- 3
Master TDC and stadimeter range
Work through How to Use the TDC and Stadimeter Range. Pair periscope ID with mast-height range cuts so Position Keeper drift stays low before you flood tubes.
- 4
Survive destroyer counter-attacks
When escorts respond, follow Evading Destroyers and Thermal Diving guidance. Pre-draw egress on the chart during First Patrol rehearsals.
- 5
Run the full Pacific career
With 1.0 live, open Career Progression, Convoy Attack Doctrine, and Available Now Notes. Drill Ship Identification and the Scenario Generator, then buy or continue on [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/4705650/Silent_Shark/).
Wiki FAQ
Quick answers to the most common Silent Shark questions.
What is this wiki?
An unofficial fan wiki for Silent Shark — John Goering's map-based WWII Pacific submarine sim. We cover TDC workflow, hydrophone plotting, destroyer evasion, and the full Steam campaign released August 12, 2026.
Is Silent Shark already fully released?
Yes. Silent Shark 1.0 launched on Steam on August 12, 2026 for Windows, macOS, and Linux. A free demo with tutorials and standalone encounters remains available in browser and on Steam.
Which languages are supported?
This wiki supports: English, Français, Deutsch, Español. Configure locales in site.meta.json and run npm run generate:i18n.
Does Silent Shark have codes or multiplayer?
No Roblox-style codes and no multiplayer. Silent Shark is a single-player tactical sim focused on chart plotting, the TDC, and Pacific patrols. Use our [Guides Hub](/guides/) and [Attack Checklist](/tools/attack-checklist/) instead.
Where should beginners start?
Play the in-game Basic Tutorial, then read [Getting Started](/guides/getting-started/), [Systems Hub](/systems/), and [Controls Hub](/controls/keyboard-mouse/). The learning curve is real but the demo is free.