The USS Shark (SS-314) was a Gato-class submarine of the United States Navy, commissioned during World War II. Launched on 1 December 1943, it was designed for anti-submarine warfare and reconnaissance missions. The Shark played a significant role in the Pacific Theater, completing several successful patrols against enemy shipping. After the war, the Shark was decommissioned in 1946 and later sold for scrap in 1971. Throughout its service, the submarine earned multiple battle stars for its contributions to the war effort, reflecting the strategic importance of submarines in naval operations during this period.