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{{Disambiglink|For other uses of the term Shark, see [[Shark]]}}
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{{Infobox gang
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|name = {{Flagicon|United States of America|Flag of the United States}}<br/>Streetwannabe's<br> (Formerly "The Sharks")
 
|image = Streetwannabe's (GTAVC).jpg
 
|image = Streetwannabe's (GTAVC).jpg
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|gangname = Streetwannabe's <ref name="Stats">Only named in the player's [[Statistics in GTA Vice City|Statistics]] menu if it is their "Least favorite gang" in ''Grand Theft Auto: Vice City''.</ref>
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|aka = Sharks <small>(Formerly)</small>
 
|size = 180px
 
|size = 180px
|caption = Streetwannabe's in GTA: Vice City
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|caption = The Streetwannabe's in ''Grand Theft Auto: Vice City''.
 
|game = VC
 
|game = VC
 
|game2 = VCS
 
|game2 = VCS
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|locations = [[Prawn Island]], [[Vice Point]] <small>(as the Streetwannabe's)</small><br>Hideout in [[Downtown Vice City]] <small>(as the Streetwannabe's)</small><br>[[Empire Building]]s in [[Ocean Beach]] and [[Washington Beach]] <small>(Formerly; As the Sharks)</small>
|locations = [[Prawn Island]], [[Vice Point]]
 
|type = Street Gang
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|type = Multi-racial Street Gang
|enemies = [[Vice City Bikers|Bikers]]<br>[[Cholos]]<br>[[Cubans]]<br>[[Patrol Invest Group]]<br>[[Diaz' Gang]]<br>[[Vance Crime Family]]<br>[[Vercetti Gang]]|undefined|undefined |affiliations = [[Haitians]]
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|enemies = [[Vice City Bikers|Bikers]]<br>[[Cubans]]<br>[[Patrol Invest Group]]<br>[[Diaz' Gang]]<br>[[Mendez Cartel]]<br>[[Vance Crime Family]]<br>[[Vercetti Gang]] <small>(during missions only)</small><br>[[Cholos]]<br>[[Haitians]] <small>(outside missions)</small><br>[[Gonzalez' Crew]]
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|affiliations = [[Haitians]] <ref>The Streetwannabe's and the Haitians are seen having a drug deal in the mission [[Naval Engagement]].</ref>
|colors = GTA VC: Denim Jackets, red or white shirts<br>GTA VCS: Brown, white, blue, gray pants and colorful berets
 
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|colors = Grey and red <small>(''GTA Vice City'')</small><br>
|cars = [[Gang Rancher]] (in [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories|GTA VCS]])
 
 
Various <small>(''GTA Vice City Stories'')</small>
[[Gang Burrito]] (in [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City|GTA VC]])
 
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|cars = [[Gang Burrito]] <small>(''GTA Vice City'')</small><br>[[Gang Rancher]] <small>(''GTA Vice City Stories'')</small>
|undefined|undefined
 
|weapons = GTA VC: [[Pistol]]<br>[[Tec9]]<br> [[Kruger]]<br>[[Shotgun]] (during some missions)
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|weapons = [[Pistol]], [[Tec-9]], [[Scorpion]], [[Mac 10]], [[Micro SMG]], [[MP5|SMG]], [[Ruger]], [[AK-47]], [[Pump Shotgun|Shotgun]], [[Stubby Shotgun]], [[Chainsaw]]
 
|businesses = Drug dealing<br>Robbery<br>Smuggling<br>Protection<br>Prostitution<br>Loan Sharking
GTA VCS: [[MAC-10]], [[Uzi]], [[AK-47]], [[Scorpion]] (see [[#Notes|notes)]], [[Chainsaw]] (see [[#Notes|notes]])
 
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|members = [[Streetwannabe's Leader]] {{Status|D1=y}}
|undefined|undefined
 
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[[Kanye Diggit]]
|businesses = Drug dealin<br>[[Robbery]]<br>[[Smuggling]]<br>Protection<br>[[Prostitution]]<br>[[Loan Shark|Loan Sharking]]
 
 
|leader = [[Streetwannabe's Leader]] {{Status|D1=y}}
|members = [[Sharks' Leader]]<br>[[Kanye Diggit]]<br>[[Duane DeVane]]<br>[[Moe Lester]]
 
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|name = Streetwannabe's
 
 
The '''Streetwannabe's'''<ref name="Stats"/> are a band of thugs in ''[[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City]]''. The gang was formerly known as the '''Sharks''' in ''[[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories]]''.
|leader = [[Sharks' Leader]]}}
 
   
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==History==
The '''Sharks''', also known as '''Streetwannabe's''', are a band of thugs in [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City]] and [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories]].
 
 
===Events of ''Grand Theft Auto: Vice City''===
 
In ''Grand Theft Auto: Vice City'', they can be found around the [[North Point Mall]] and [[Prawn Island]], but are not a threat to any other gang in [[Vice City (3D Universe)|Vice City]]. They can also be seen driving their [[Gang Burrito]] (the vehicle of the second generation of the Gang). It is suggested that they are involved in arms smuggling and drug trafficking. They seem to be on bad terms with The[[Vice City Bikers| Bikers]]. They even stole [[Mitch Baker|Mitch Baker's]] prized motorcycle and stored it in a garage in [[Downtown Vice City|Downtown]] Vice City. The unnamed [[Streetwannabe's Leader|leader]] of the Gang betrays [[Ricardo Diaz]] and steals his shipment of drugs, causing Diaz to order [[Tommy Vercetti]] to kill him and many others in an airstrike. They are usually seen wearing denim jackets and jeans.
   
==GTA Vice City==
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===Events of ''Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories''===
 
During the events of ''Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories'', the gang was known as "The Sharks" and had many turfs around [[Vice City Beach]]. They manage a number of drugs, smuggling, robbery and extortion businesses which [[Victor Vance]] can take over. The Sharks continue to attack [[Victor Vance|Victor]] until all their businesses were taken. They often hunt Victor in their [[Gang Rancher]]s (the vehicle of the first generation of the Gang) and sometimes try to destroy his empire sites. They are seen wearing brightly coloured tracksuits, light brown or grey pants and berets. Their hats has a shark fin symbol on them. Their outfits resemble those worn by Dave Bickler in the "{{WP|Eye of the Tiger}}" music video by {{WP|Survivor (band)|Survivor}}.
In GTA Vice City, they can be found around the [[North Point Mall]] and [[Prawn Island]] But are not a threat to any other gang in [[Vice City in GTA III Era|Vice City]]. They can also be seen driving their [[Gang Burrito]] (the vehicle of the second generation of the Gang). It is suggested that they are involved in arms smuggling and drug trafficking. They seem to be on bad terms with The[[Vice City Bikers| Bikers]]. They even stole Mitch Baker's (Leader of the Bikers) prized motorcycle and stored it in a garage in [[Downtown Vice City|Downtown]] Vice City. The unnamed [[Sharks' Leader|leader of]] the Gang betrays [[Ricardo Diaz]] and steals his shipment of drugs, causing Diaz to order [[Tommy Vercetti]] to kill him and many others in an airstrike.They are usually seen wearing denim jackets and jeans.
 
   
 
The Sharks are at war with the [[Vice City Bikers|Bikers]] and are constantly attacking each others [[Empire Building]]s. This explains why the Streetwannabe's stole [[Mitch Baker]]'s bike (which Tommy had to retrieve in '[[Hog Tied]]'). It is implied the Streetwannabe's still hold hatred towards the Bikers. They are also arch-enemies of the [[Cholos]] since the beginning of the ''Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories''. They will engage in violent confrontations if they meet each other on the streets.
==GTA Vice City Stories==
 
They are called "The Sharks" in GTA Vice City Stories and are in the island east of Vice City, they manage a number of drugs, smuggling, robbery and extortion businesses which [[Victor Vance]] can take over. The Sharks continue to attack[[ Victor Vance| Victor]] until all their businesses were taken. They often hunt Victor in their [[Gang Rancher]]s (the vehicle of the first generation of the Gang) and sometimes try to destroy his empire sites. They are seen wearing brightly coloured shirts, light brown or grey pants and berets.
 
   
 
The Sharks are also seen in [[Ocean Beach]], [[Washington Beach]], [[Prawn Island]], [[Vice Point]] and even have influence in [[Viceport]], but their influence has shrunk into a small street gang. The only territory they have left are Prawn Island and the Vice Point region.
==Behavior==
 
The Streetwannabe's in GTA Vice City are not hostile to [[Tommy Vercetti]] or Lance Vance after they killed their leader. Only hosts attack the player if the player attacks the Streetwannabe's.
 
   
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Lance is [[Leap and Bound|kidnapped]] by a member of the Sharks after being tricked by [[Bryan Forbes]], forcing [[Victor Vance|Vic]] to rescue him, which results in the deaths of many members of the Sharks and their [[Cocaine|cocaine packages]] stolen. Later, Vic must [[Farewell To Arms|protect]] [[Gonzalez]] from the Sharks under orders of Ricardo Diaz.
==Trivia==
 
*Some independent gangs / factions in Vice City are also listed as Streetwannabes according to statistics from the game. This includes soldiers at [[Fort Baxter Air Base]] and "gangs" that appear in some missions, such as the [[Forelli Family]] members in '[[Keep Your Friends Close...]]', the French agents in '[[All Hands On Deck]]', and the bodyguards of the counterfeiting syndicate in '[[Hit The Courier]]'.
 
*The [[Scorpion]] is used by members if the player attacks their businesses (GTA VCS) .
 
*The [[Chainsaw]] is not used by all members, but is used by a member of the Streetwannabes in '[[Leap and Bound]]'.
 
*In Vice City Stories (1984), the Streetwannabes are seen in [[Ocean Beach]],[[Washington Beach| Washington Beach]], [[Prawn Island]],[[Vice Point| Vice Point]] and even have influence in [[Viceport]], but their influence has shrunk into a small street gang. The only territory they have left are [[Prawn Island]] and the [[Vice point|Vice Point]] region.
 
*In Vice City Stories (1984), the Streetwannabes are at war with the [[Vice City Bikers|Bikers]] and are constantly attacking each others[[Empire Building| Empire Building]]. This explains why the Streetwannabes stole [[Mitch Baker|Mitch Baker's]] bike (which Tommy had to retrieve in '[[Hog Tied|Hog Tied']]). It is implied the Streetwannabes still hold hatred towards the Bikers.
 
*In Vice City Stories, the Sharks always use the same skin model, but with different clothes, shoes, and berets colors.
 
*In [[Grand Theft Auto:Vice City|GTA Vice City]] the members of the Sharks resemble the gang members in Michael Jackson's "Beat It" music video.
 
*The favorite radio stations of the Sharks are [[Flash FM]] and [[Wave 103]].
 
   
 
==Behavior==
==Mission Appearances==
 
 
The Streetwannabe's in ''Grand Theft Auto: Vice City'' are not hostile to [[Tommy Vercetti]] or [[Lance Vance]] after they killed their leader. Only hosts attack the player if the player attacks the Streetwannabe's.
   
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The Sharks in ''Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories'' are hostile to Victor when he tries to take over their empire buildings. They will follow him anywhere he goes and will drive-by him from their Gang Rancher. They will also shoot him on sight if they see him on the streets. The Sharks will also shoot at members of the Vance Crime Family. During empire attacks, they wield incredibly powerful weapons, such as SMGs and Assault Rifles, which can kill the player in seconds, making the Sharks the most dangerous gang to deal with in [[Empire Building]].
;GTA Vice City Stories'
 
*[[Leap and Bound]]
 
*[[Farewell to Arms]]
 
   
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However, after Victor has took over all of their buildings, they will stop attacking him and they will be neutral to him. They won't attack the members of the Vance Crime Family either after this happens.
;GTA Vice City
 
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==Mission Appearances==
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===''Grand Theft Auto: Vice City''===
 
*[[The Chase]]
 
*[[The Chase]]
 
*[[Phnom Penh '86]]
 
*[[Phnom Penh '86]]
 
*[[Naval Engagement]]
 
*[[Naval Engagement]]
 
*[[Loose Ends]]
 
*[[Loose Ends]]
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*[[Hog Tied]]
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===''Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories''===
 
*[[Leap and Bound]]
 
*[[Farewell To Arms]]
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==Members and Associates==
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===Members===
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*[[Streetwannabe's Leader]] - [[Gang Leaders|Boss]] ([[Phnom Penh '86|deceased]])
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*[[Kanye Diggit]]
   
 
==Gallery==
 
==Gallery==
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===''Grand Theft Auto: Vice City''===
<gallery
 
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<gallery position="center" spacing="small">
Sharks Leader-GTAVC.jpg|The Sharks leader only appearing in [[Phnom Penh '86]].
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StreetwannabesLeader-GTAVC.jpg|The Streetwannabe's leader only appearing in [[Phnom Penh '86]].
Sharks-GTAVCS-members.jpg|The Sharks in GTA Vice City Stories.
 
GangRancher-GTAVCS-front.jpg|The Sharks' gang car in ''VCS'', the [[Gang Rancher]].
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GangBurrito-GTAVC-front.jpg|The Streetwannabe's gang vehicle in ''Grand Theft Auto: Vice City'', the [[Gang Burrito]].
GangBurrito-GTAVC-front.jpg|The Sharks' gang car in ''VC'', the [[Gang Burrito]].
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GangBurrito-GTAVCde-variants.jpg|All 3 variants of Streetwannabe [[Gang Burrito]] in ''Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Definitive Edition''.
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GangBurrito-GTAVCde-graffiti.jpg|The Streetwannabe graffiti seen in ''Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Definitive Edition''.
gallery/>
 
 
</gallery>
   
 
===''Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories''===
{{Gangs}}
 
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<gallery position="center" spacing="small" widths="270px">
 
Sharks-GTAVCS-members.jpg|The '''Sharks''' in ''Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories''.
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GangRancher-GTAVCS-front.jpg|The '''Sharks'''' gang car in ''Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories'', the [[Gang Rancher]].
 
</gallery>
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==Trivia==
 
*Some independent gangs/factions in Vice City are also listed as Streetwannabe's according to statistics from the game. This includes soldiers at [[Fort Baxter Air Base]] and "gangs" that appear in some missions, such as the [[Forelli Crime Family]] members in '[[Keep Your Friends Close...]]', the French agents in '[[All Hands On Deck!]]', and the bodyguards of the counterfeiting syndicate in '[[Hit the Courier]]'.
 
*In ''Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories'', the Sharks always use the same character model, but with different clothes, shoes, and berets colors.
 
*In ''Grand Theft Auto: Vice City'' the members of the Streetwannabe's resemble the gang members in {{wP|Michael Jackson}}'s "{{WP|Beat It}}" music video.
 
*The favorite radio stations of the Sharks/Streetwannabe's are [[Flash FM]] and [[Wave 103]].
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*The Streetwannabe's are one of the only gangs [[Tommy Vercetti]] does not perform missions for throughout the storyline of ''Grand Theft Auto: Vice City''. The other one being the Counterfeiting gang.
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*It is interesting to note that Streetwannabe's are completely neutral to Tommy in ''Grand Theft Auto: Vice City'', even after he has killed their leader. However, they will turn hostile to him if he attacks them or carjacks a [[Gang Burrito]]. In fact, the Streetwannabe's in ''Grand Theft Auto: Vice City'' are only dangerous during missions.
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*In ''Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories'', after Victor took their Empire Buildings over, they won't appear on the streets. They can sometimes be seen driving their Gang Rancher around Prawn Island and Vice Point (if Victor carjacks them, they will shoot at the car and chase after it), but the members themselves won't appear. They can be encountered in rampages only after that and the Sharks will be neutral to the player unless he attacks them.
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Latest revision as of 13:26, 2 March 2024

For other uses of the term Shark, see Shark

The Streetwannabe's[1] are a band of thugs in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City. The gang was formerly known as the Sharks in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories.

History

Events of Grand Theft Auto: Vice City

In Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, they can be found around the North Point Mall and Prawn Island, but are not a threat to any other gang in Vice City. They can also be seen driving their Gang Burrito (the vehicle of the second generation of the Gang). It is suggested that they are involved in arms smuggling and drug trafficking. They seem to be on bad terms with The Bikers. They even stole Mitch Baker's prized motorcycle and stored it in a garage in Downtown Vice City. The unnamed leader of the Gang betrays Ricardo Diaz and steals his shipment of drugs, causing Diaz to order Tommy Vercetti to kill him and many others in an airstrike. They are usually seen wearing denim jackets and jeans.

Events of Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories

During the events of Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories, the gang was known as "The Sharks" and had many turfs around Vice City Beach. They manage a number of drugs, smuggling, robbery and extortion businesses which Victor Vance can take over. The Sharks continue to attack Victor until all their businesses were taken. They often hunt Victor in their Gang Ranchers (the vehicle of the first generation of the Gang) and sometimes try to destroy his empire sites. They are seen wearing brightly coloured tracksuits, light brown or grey pants and berets. Their hats has a shark fin symbol on them. Their outfits resemble those worn by Dave Bickler in the "Eye of the Tiger" music video by Survivor.

The Sharks are at war with the Bikers and are constantly attacking each others Empire Buildings. This explains why the Streetwannabe's stole Mitch Baker's bike (which Tommy had to retrieve in 'Hog Tied'). It is implied the Streetwannabe's still hold hatred towards the Bikers. They are also arch-enemies of the Cholos since the beginning of the Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories. They will engage in violent confrontations if they meet each other on the streets.

The Sharks are also seen in Ocean Beach, Washington Beach, Prawn Island, Vice Point and even have influence in Viceport, but their influence has shrunk into a small street gang. The only territory they have left are Prawn Island and the Vice Point region.

Lance is kidnapped by a member of the Sharks after being tricked by Bryan Forbes, forcing Vic to rescue him, which results in the deaths of many members of the Sharks and their cocaine packages stolen. Later, Vic must protect Gonzalez from the Sharks under orders of Ricardo Diaz.

Behavior

The Streetwannabe's in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City are not hostile to Tommy Vercetti or Lance Vance after they killed their leader. Only hosts attack the player if the player attacks the Streetwannabe's.

The Sharks in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories are hostile to Victor when he tries to take over their empire buildings. They will follow him anywhere he goes and will drive-by him from their Gang Rancher. They will also shoot him on sight if they see him on the streets. The Sharks will also shoot at members of the Vance Crime Family. During empire attacks, they wield incredibly powerful weapons, such as SMGs and Assault Rifles, which can kill the player in seconds, making the Sharks the most dangerous gang to deal with in Empire Building.

However, after Victor has took over all of their buildings, they will stop attacking him and they will be neutral to him. They won't attack the members of the Vance Crime Family either after this happens.

Mission Appearances

Grand Theft Auto: Vice City

Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories

Members and Associates

Members

Gallery

Grand Theft Auto: Vice City

Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories

Trivia

  • Some independent gangs/factions in Vice City are also listed as Streetwannabe's according to statistics from the game. This includes soldiers at Fort Baxter Air Base and "gangs" that appear in some missions, such as the Forelli Crime Family members in 'Keep Your Friends Close...', the French agents in 'All Hands On Deck!', and the bodyguards of the counterfeiting syndicate in 'Hit the Courier'.
  • In Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories, the Sharks always use the same character model, but with different clothes, shoes, and berets colors.
  • In Grand Theft Auto: Vice City the members of the Streetwannabe's resemble the gang members in Michael Jackson's "Beat It" music video.
  • The favorite radio stations of the Sharks/Streetwannabe's are Flash FM and Wave 103.
  • The Streetwannabe's are one of the only gangs Tommy Vercetti does not perform missions for throughout the storyline of Grand Theft Auto: Vice City. The other one being the Counterfeiting gang.
  • It is interesting to note that Streetwannabe's are completely neutral to Tommy in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, even after he has killed their leader. However, they will turn hostile to him if he attacks them or carjacks a Gang Burrito. In fact, the Streetwannabe's in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City are only dangerous during missions.
  • In Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories, after Victor took their Empire Buildings over, they won't appear on the streets. They can sometimes be seen driving their Gang Rancher around Prawn Island and Vice Point (if Victor carjacks them, they will shoot at the car and chase after it), but the members themselves won't appear. They can be encountered in rampages only after that and the Sharks will be neutral to the player unless he attacks them.

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Only named in the player's Statistics menu if it is their "Least favorite gang" in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City.
  2. The Streetwannabe's and the Haitians are seen having a drug deal in the mission Naval Engagement.

Navigation

[ ve ]Gangs in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City and Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories
Mafia FamiliesForelli Crime Family
Drug CartelsVercetti Gang | Vance Crime Family | Diaz' Gang | Mendez Cartel VCS | Gonzalez' Crew VCS
Street GangsCubans | Haitians | Streetwannabe's | Trailer Park Mafia VCS | Cholos VCS
Motorcycle ClubsVice City Bikers | White Stallionz VCS
OthersPatrol Invest Group | Leaf Link Golfers | Mexican Arms Dealers | Juan Cortez' Goons | Shoppers | European Gang | Costa Rican Gang | Counterfeit Syndicate | Hitmen VCS | Vice City Triads*
* denotes mentioned only

VCS denotes introduced in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories


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