"Sharks" is the 16th album by British rock band UFO. It was released in August 2002, and it marked a rather significant shift in the band's musical style after many years. Vinnie Moore, the American guitarist, joined the band for this album, providing a fresh musical flow that was unique from UFO's past work.
The album contains a total of eleven tracks. Feedback on the album was varied; while some followers appreciated the change in direction and fresh dynamism Vinnie Moore brought to the band, others found it a departure from the classic UFO sound they had grown to love.
"Sharks" is representative of a late-career evolution experienced by many enduring rock bands. However, even in its departure from their classic sound, the album maintained the hard rock and heavy metal sound that is the trademark of UFO. Key tracks from the album include "Outlaw Man," "Someone's Gonna Have to Pay," and "Sea of Faith."
From the time of its release, the album has enjoyed moderate success, and it significantly shows the band's adaptability and resilience even after several decades in the music industry. While it steers clear from the band’s usual approach, "Sharks," in all its uniqueness, has held its own place in UFO's large body of work.
