# Dorsal Shark Reports

> Community-based shark sighting and attack alert system for coastal safety. (iPhone/iPad app by Bluebottle Digital Pty. Ltd..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dorsal-shark-reports/id1045887929 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Bluebottle Digital Pty. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/328028167)
- Category: Sports, News
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 104 App Store ratings · 89 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 38 MB
- Languages: French (France), American English
- Released: 2015-10-20
- Data updated: 2026-08-31
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dorsal-shark-reports/id1045887929/reviews.md

## What is Dorsal Shark Reports?

Dorsal is the worlds most advanced shark reporting and alerts solution. It is a free community based shark alert solution that allows beachgoers and authorities to immediately alert others to shark sightings or attacks in their area.

Currently used by over 250,000 people, the Dorsal solution features reports from official channels, the public, Dorsal aerial surveillance partners and over 100 media outlets. Dorsal is now available in Australia, the USA and Hawaii.

Key features:
Choose from Australia, USA, Hawaii, Réunion
Search your local area to see if there have been any shark sightings in the last 12 hours
Search Around You, via Map or List view
Submit your own sightings to warn others, including video and image uploading
In addition to the free service, there is also a subscription service for $9.99/year that removes the in app ads and allows you to receive automatic push notifications of sightings within your GPS location or favourite locations.

The amount will be charged to your iTunes account and may vary by country and you will see the total price before completing payment. To avoid renewal, you must turn off auto-renew at least 24 hours before your subscription ends which you can do by turning off auto-renew at any time from your iTunes account settings.

Note: Dorsal app can track your location while in the background, so you can continue to use your iPhone for other tasks (Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life).

For more information, please do not hesitate to get in contact via info@dorsalwatch.com

Terms of Service: https://www.dorsalwatch.com/termcondition
Privacy Policy: https://www.dorsalwatch.com/privacy

## Key features

- Real-time shark alerts
- Community-based reporting
- Official and public reports
- Aerial surveillance data
- Submit own sightings
- Location-based notifications

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dorsal Pro (Yearly) | $9.99 | per year |


## What do users think of Dorsal Shark Reports?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- ⭐ Life-saving information
- 👍 Great for vacation planning
- 🌊 Useful for surfers and beachgoers
- 💡 Innovative concept
- ✅ Reliable and accurate information
- 💯 Excellent service
- 🎯 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Peace of mind
- 🌊 Water safety awareness
- 🤝 User-generated content
- 💰 Worthy of donation
- 📍 Accurate location data
- 📊 Good source of information
- 🤩 Jawsome app
- 🗺️ Check what's around
- 👍 Informative and up-to-date
- ✅ Works as expected
- 💯 Quality product

**Cons**

- 💸 Excessive ads
- ⏳ Long ad durations
- 🚫 Unusable free version
- 💰 Subscription required for media
- 😩 Painful ads
- 😵 Unskippable ads
- 💸 Greedy and obtrusive ads
-  intrusive ads
- 💰 $$$ grab
- ⚠️ Geographically limited (US/Australia)
- 📉 Updates ruined the app
- 🐛 Buggy after updates
- ⚠️ Lag time in notifications
- 📍 Limited Florida access
- ❓ Unclear shark size data
- 🤷‍♂️ Inconsistent reporting (QLD)

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Cannot see pictures/videos without subscription
- Facebook login returns server error
- New user registration doesn't send email codes
- Unable to reset password
- App opens then flashes back to sign-in page
- Unable to log in
- Reset password doesn't work
- Set up new account says account exists
- Crashed after first update
- Super buggy after most recent update
- App crashes after update
- Scrolls back to top of list after viewing sighting
- Can't log back in after update
- No option to reset password

**Most requested features**

- More people to post sightings
- More reports from QLD
- Allow users to sponsor/name sharks
- Show size of sharks detected
- Immediate update from aerial surveillance
- Update for iPhoneX
- Extreme alarm feature
- World-wide coverage
- Better Florida access
- Dark mode option

## Recent user reviews (10 of 89)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dorsal-shark-reports/id1045887929/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Not up to date!

*2026-07-29*

Not up to date!

### 5/5 — Shark app

*2026-01-28*

This app saved my life 
So I was going to the beach and I check the app and there was a shark where I was going 
I rate a 5 star review

### 2/5 — Excessive ads make it unusable

*2025-12-31, version 2.9.20*

Not a bad app, but the excessive ads and duration make the free version frustratingly unusable.

### 2/5 — Too many adds

*2025-12-23*

Great as a concept but the fact I have to wait almost a full minute watching adds to view an alert is not helpful when I think I’ve seen a shark

### 5/5 — Awesome

*2025-12-14, version 2.9.20*

It is excellent- love it

### 2/5 — Add after add after add

*2025-05-07, version 2.9.20*

Downloaded this and deleted it within 10 min, half the time was spent watching adds between new screens. Always a $$$ grab too

### 1/5 — App deleted

*2025-04-23, version 2.9.20*

Have had dorsal for years. Updating apps yesterday and did my usual check of dorsal this morning. Unusable due to BS ads each time you check a shark report. Not worth downloading 2025.

### 5/5 — Great App But…

*2025-02-28*

The app is great and all. You can see where to hit the beach or go on vacation, when and where to hit the water. I just hate this ONE THING.

So, Whenever there are pictures or videos in a report you can’t see them. Why? OH YOU HAVE TO HAVE A SUBSCRIPTION!! Like.. just to see a video and or photo?

That’s to extreme..

### 3/5 — Ads are painful

*2025-02-12, version 2.9.20*

Decent app but the looong unskippable ads for games are unbearable

### 5/5 — Great

*2024-11-27*

It is great great for vacation to see if there is a lot of sharks

## Frequently asked questions about Dorsal Shark Reports

### What does the Dorsal Shark Reports app do?

Dorsal Shark Reports is a community-based app that provides real-time alerts for shark sightings and attacks. It allows users and authorities to report incidents, and aggregates information from various sources like official channels, the public, and media outlets to enhance coastal safety.

### What are the key features of Dorsal Shark Reports?

Key features include choosing specific regions like Australia, USA, or Hawaii, searching for recent sightings in your local area, viewing sightings on a map or list, and submitting your own reports with images or videos. The subscription service offers ad removal and automatic push notifications for your GPS or favorite locations.

### How much does Dorsal Shark Reports cost?

The basic service is free. There is an optional subscription for $9.99 per year that removes in-app ads and provides automatic push notifications for sightings within your GPS or favorite locations. This subscription is charged to your iTunes account.

### What regions does Dorsal Shark Reports cover?

The app is currently available in Australia, the USA, and Hawaii. Users can select their preferred region to receive relevant shark sighting information.

### Can I submit my own shark sightings?

Yes, you can submit your own sightings to warn others. The app allows you to include video and image uploads with your reports, contributing to the community-based safety network.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.11.1 — 2026-08-19

General fixes and performance improvement

### 2.11.0 — 2026-08-18

General fixes and performance improvement

### 2.10.3 — 2026-08-03

General fixes and performance improvement

### 2.10.2 — 2026-06-04

General fixes and performance improvement

### 2.10.1 — 2026-05-20

General fixes and performance improvement

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