# Mako - Shark Tooth Hunter — Find Optimal Hunting Times

> Find Optimal Hunting Times (iPhone/iPad app by Kevin Stauss.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mako-shark-tooth-hunter/id6748705126 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Kevin Stauss](https://appshunter.io/developer/1758807050)
- Category: Weather, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 6 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-08-13
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mako-shark-tooth-hunter/id6748705126/reviews.md

## What is Mako?

Transform Beach Walks into Shark Tooth Treasure Hunts

Turn frustrating beach combing into successful shark tooth hunting adventures with science-backed optimal timing. Mako combines real-time NOAA tide data with weather forecasts to calculate the perfect 2-hour window before low tide when shark teeth are most findable.

Core Features:
• Real-time tide tracking with NOAA precision data
• Optimal hunting times calculated using marine research (2 hours before low tide)
• Weather integration with Apple Weather for perfect conditions
• Tide charts & schedules for any coastal location
• Current location hunting with instant beach analysis

Perfect for Families & Collectors:
Created by a parent who transformed disappointing beach walks with kids into exciting treasure hunting expeditions.
Whether you're teaching children about marine life, building a fossil collection, or simply love beachcombing, Mako turns luck into strategy.

Optional Pro Features (Enhance Your Experience):
• Save favorite hunting spots - Bookmark your most productive beaches
• Smart notifications - Never miss optimal hunting times again
• Live hunt tracking - Monitor your progress and success rate
• Lock screen updates - Real-time tide alerts via Live Activities

Transparent Pricing:
• All core tide tracking and optimal timing features are free to use
• Unlock Mako Pro to get access to saved locations, tide notifications, and live hunt tracking (and share your subscription with the whole fam!)

Science-Backed Success:
Based on coastal research showing shark teeth surface optimally during specific tidal conditions. Stop wandering aimlessly and start hunting strategically with data-driven timing that actually works.

Works Anywhere:
From Florida's Gulf Coast to California's Pacific shores, Mako provides accurate tide predictions and weather data for housands of coastal locations across the United States.

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mako Pro - Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Mako Pro - Yearly | $14.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mako Pro - Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |



## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.5 — 2025-08-27

- Fixed notifications not working in some cases

### 1.0.4 — 2025-08-26

- Fixed location naming when completing a live hunt
- Fixed Live Activity colors and readability

### 1.0.3 — 2025-08-17

- Fixed a bug with restoring purchases

### 1.0.2 — 2025-08-16

- Fixed a bug in unlocking Mako Pro with a promo code

### 1.0.1 — 2025-08-14

- Updated screenshots
- Fixed a small visual bug

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## More apps by Kevin Stauss

- [Anemone for Wedding Pros](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anemone-for-wedding-pros/id6569216911)
- [Triflow](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/triflow/id6741033188)
- [Volanote](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/volanote/id6757625597)

All apps by Kevin Stauss: https://appshunter.io/developer/1758807050

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