Optimal Strategy
Dolphin Shoals is an aquatic track with underwater and anti-gravity sections. The key is to stay on the main path and use the speed panels. The anti-gravity section on the giant eel offers spin boosts if you collide with it or other racers. There's a small underwater shortcut through a pipe that can be taken with a mushroom. On 200cc, the underwater sections can feel sluggish, making precise steering even more important.
Key Item Usage
Mushrooms are essential for the underwater pipe shortcut. Bloopers can be particularly annoying for opponents in the underwater sections, obscuring their vision.