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| Founded | 2005 |
|---|---|
| Folded | 2008 |
| League | ABA |
| Conference | Blue |
| Division | Connie Hawkins 2005–2006 North 2006–2007 |
| Team history | Buffalo Rapids 2005–2006 Buffalo Silverbacks 2006–2007 Buffalo Sharks 2008 |
| Based in | Buffalo, New York |
| Arena | Burt Flickinger Center 2005 Park School of Buffalo 2005–2006 Buffalo State Sports Arena 2006–2007 |
| Colors | Blue, blue, white 2005–2006 Red, black, silver 2006–2007 Blue, red, white 2008 |
| Owner | Gary Nice 2005 Dan Robbie & Todd Wier 2005–2007 Vincent Lesh 2007–2008 |
| Head coach | Richard Jacob 2005–2006, 2008 Trevor Ruffin 2006–2007 |
| General manager | Richard Jacob 2005–2006, 2008 |
| Captain | Tim Winn 2005–2006 |
| Overall record | 29–29 (.500) |
| Playoff berths | 2 (2006, 2007) |
| Cheerleaders | Buffalo Rush 2005–2006 |
| Dancers | WBLK Sweet Divas 2006–2007 |
| Main sponsor | Shark Energy 2008 |
The Buffalo Sharks were a basketball team based in Buffalo, New York. The team competed in the American Basketball Association (ABA) as the Buffalo Rapids in 2005–06 and as the Buffalo Silverbacks in 2006–07 before suspending operations.
The organization rebranded as the Buffalo Sharks with plans to relaunch for the 2008–09 ABA season, but ownership instead folded the team.
Its legacy remains as the city's first basketball franchise to operate after the Buffalo Braves relocated to San Diego following the 1977–78 NBA season. Despite ownership changes and financial struggles, the team reached the ABA playoffs in both of its seasons.