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Iron Shark

Galveston Island Pleasure Pier

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The signature attraction on Galveston Island Historical Pleasure Pier.

Roller Coaster Stats

Year Track Type Designer
2012 Steel Euro Fighter Gerstlauer
  • Height
    100
    feet
  • Length
    1,246
    feet
  • Top Speed
    52
    miles per hour
  • Inversions
    4
    upside down elements
  • Ride Time
    1 minute
    minutes : seconds
  • Number Of Trains
    3 - 8 passenger
     

Iron Shark Facts & History

Inversions: Dive Loop, Vertical Loop, Immelmann

Features: Vertical lift hill (Top Hat)

Opening date: June 1, 2012

Train has two cars with one row each, seating four abreast per row.

Height requirement: Riders must be at least 48 inches tall

Where to Coast

Visit Galveston Island Pleasure Pier to ride this roller coaster.

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