Hurricane Harbor Chicago · Operating
Hammerhead and Barracuda
Body waterslide complex · Hurricane Harbor Chicago
Photo: Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Chicago · Official park / manufacturer media
Twin extreme body slides — Hammerhead and Barracuda for riders who want speed without a tube.
At a glance
Key facts for Hammerhead and Barracuda.
Type
Water ride
Status
Operating
Subtype
Body waterslide complex
Land
Park
Specifications
Sourced stats for Hammerhead and Barracuda.
Ride profile
Water ride · Body waterslide complex
- body-slide
- thrill
- water
Experience
Body waterslide complex
Specs source: sixflags.com
History
Sourced timeline and background for Hammerhead and Barracuda.
Timeline
Hammerhead and Barracuda operating
Background
Hammerhead and Barracuda are Hurricane Harbor Chicago’s paired high-speed body runs — steep profiles and a shared tower footprint.
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Sources & official links
We link out to parks, manufacturers, and the pages where facts and media come from.
- Hammerhead and Barracuda — official ride pagesixflags.com(opens in a new tab)
- Hurricane Harbor Chicago — official sitesixflags.com(opens in a new tab)
- Hurricane Harbor Chicago on Coaster AtlasPark page
- Full Hurricane Harbor Chicago rosterCoasters and other rides
- Hero photo (Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Chicago · Official park / manufacturer media)Image license & attribution(opens in a new tab)
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