Shanghai Sharks
- Alias
- Shanghai Bilibili
- Leagues Played
- China CBA 456 Club Friendlies 13 NBA Pre-Season 5
- Links
- shanghaisharks.cn Wikipedia
- Related Teams
- Shanghai Sharks U21 Shanghai Sharks Reserves Shanghai Sharks U22 Shanghai Sharks U19
Fixtures
| China CBA | 3 - 01:05 | 2 |
[3] Zhejiang Golden Bulls
vs
Shanghai Sharks
[6] 
|
- | 85-85 | |
| China CBA | 04/21 11:35 | 3 |
Zhejiang Golden Bulls
vs
Shanghai Sharks
|
- | View | |
| China CBA | 04/24 11:35 | 3 |
Shanghai Sharks
vs
Zhejiang Golden Bulls
|
- | View |
Results
| China CBA | 04/16 11:35 | 7 |
[7] Shanghai Sharks
v
Beijing Ducks
[12] 
|
W | 118-98 | |
| China CBA | 04/14 11:35 | 7 |
[11] Beijing Ducks
v
Shanghai Sharks
[6]
|
L | 116-99 | |
| China CBA | 04/11 11:35 | 7 |
[7] Shanghai Sharks
v
Beijing Ducks
[12]
|
W | 110-96 | |
| China CBA | 04/06 11:35 | 52 |
[6] Shanghai Sharks
v
Zhejiang Golden Bulls
[3]
|
L | 95-128 | |
| China CBA | 04/01 11:35 | 51 |
[7] Shenzhen Leopards
v
Shanghai Sharks
[6]
|
L | 121-111 | |
| China CBA | 03/30 11:35 | 50 |
[17] Fujian Sturgeons
v
Shanghai Sharks
[6]
|
W | 90-98 | |
| China CBA | 03/28 11:35 | 49 |
[6] Shanghai Sharks
v
Xinjiang Flying Tigers
[2] 
|
W | 115-93 | |
| China CBA | 03/26 11:35 | 48 |
[7] Shanghai Sharks
v
Shenzhen Leopards
[8]
|
W | 111-97 | |
| China CBA | 03/24 11:35 | 47 |
[7] Shanghai Sharks
v
Tianjin Pioneers
[14] 
|
W | 122-103 | |
| China CBA | 03/22 12:00 | 46 |
[2] Xinjiang Flying Tigers
v
Shanghai Sharks
[7]
|
L | 119-106 | |
| China CBA | 03/20 11:35 | 45 |
[12] Beijing Ducks
v
Shanghai Sharks
[8]
|
L | 118-102 | |
| China CBA | 03/16 11:35 | 44 |
[6] Shanghai Sharks
v
Qingdao Eagles
[7] 
|
W | 106-94 |
Wikipedia - Shanghai Sharks
The Shanghai Sharks (simplified Chinese: 上海久事大鲨鱼; traditional Chinese: 上海久事大鯊魚; pinyin: Shànghǎi Jǐushì Dàshāyú) are a Chinese Basketball Association team based in Shanghai.
It is best known outside China as the club that developed Yao Ming before he entered the National Basketball Association. With Yao on the team, the Sharks made the finals for three seasons in a row (in 1999–2000, 2000–01, and 2001–02), facing the Bayi Rockets each time. They were runners-up the first two years, but won the CBA championship for the first time on their third try, snapping a string of six Bayi Rockets championships in a row.
In August 1979, the Sharks played the Washington Bullets, when the Bullets became the first NBA team to travel to China.: 156 The Sharks' center at the time was Yao Zhiyuan, father of Yao Ming.: 156
The team faced serious financial issues in the 2008–09 season, and were in danger of not being able to compete in the 2009–10 season due to their shaky finances. On July 16, 2009, Chinese media reported that Yao had stepped in to purchase the team.
For the 2021–22 Chinese Basketball Association season, they have been on the country's top teams after they accomplished a major winning streak. The team has been guided by head coach Li Chunjiang.
The team itself has become an internet meme by NBA fans. The team is jokingly referred to as a future landing spot for players, mainly high profile stars, who under-perform in a game or series; particularly in the playoffs.
The team's colors are blue and white, and their logo features a shark with a basketball in its mouth. The Sharks play their home games at the Yuanshen Sports Center, which has a capacity of 5,000 spectators.
The Sharks have won two CBA championships, in 2002 and 2019, and have been runners-up four times. They have also won the East Division title six times and the regular season title twice. The team has had several notable players over the years, including Jimmer Fredette, Gilbert Arenas, and Marcus Landry.
The Sharks are known for their fast-paced, high-scoring style of play, and their games are always exciting to watch. They have a strong fan base in Shanghai and throughout China, and are considered one of the top teams in the CBA.