# SharkSmart WA — user reviews > 46 indexed App Store user reviews of SharkSmart WA by Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, rated 4.70/5 from 109 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sharksmart-wa/id1480651764/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sharksmart-wa/id1480651764.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 93 · 4★ 7 · 3★ 3 · 2★ 2 · 1★ 4 ## Newest reviews (13 of 46) ### 3/5 — JP *2025-12-12, version 1.3.2* Love the app and use it for all sightings in WA. I use 24 hour notice but some remain in list for more than 12 months which is frustrating. ### 3/5 — It’s so great to keep us all updated and safe *2025-09-04, version 1.2.3* Having warnings at real times is amazing thank you for keeping us safe and in the loop ### 3/5 — No chronological order *2025-04-25, version 1.2.3* Alerts and warnings aren’t listed in date order so a couple of months of listings can be Higglety Pigglety! ### 4/5 — Tagged sharks *2024-11-12* More info on tagged sharks please. When, where, size when tagged. That would be really helpful thanks ### 2/5 — Shark Friendship. *2024-05-19, version 1.1.26* As a old deep sea fisherman I’ve always been curious about Sharks, seen hundreds of big and small and learnt that they are smarter than a lot of creatures. This App is great but can lag behind real time at times it’s a great way to work out if you want to go swimming in your area and take the chances with Untagged. I think the tagged sharks that register here should have more information supplied such as approx age, weight, type, size, size when tagged and location were tagged and date tagged and last location scanned and how often scanned. People are fascinated with Sharks. ### 4/5 — Very good app but missing one thing *2023-12-30, version 1.1.26* I love this app. Everything about it. Well… there is one thing about it that I’m not so happy about. I don’t like how it’s only in Western Australia and not in all of Australia. Maybe they could add this in a future update. But other then that I love this app! I like how it’s free and give lots of information about WA. Great app! ### 5/5 — Tagged shark size *2023-08-10, version 1.1.26* Would of given 5 stars if the tagged sharks showed the length and gender when they were tagged ### 5/5 — Shark *2023-06-08, version 1.1.21* Vewy good. Becaus of this app I saved my sister from a shark attack and I tackled the shark. Very good. I also took the shark out for dinner afterwards Becaus I felt bad for tackling it.😇 ### 5/5 — Shark ID *2023-02-03, version 1.1.21* It would be good to know the identity of tagged sharks that are detected. I.e Is it a 2.5m juvenile or a 4m adult. ### 5/5 — SharkSmart *2023-01-01, version 1.1.21* This app has let out a good notice about we’re some sharks have been seen and let’s u report if u You’ve seen a shark around ### 5/5 — Thanks *2022-11-15, version 1.1.21* Just want to thank you guys for what you do . Love having you sweep over us when the boys are crayfishing as I know they are safe. Thanks so much ### 5/5 — Works well *2022-01-30, version 1.1.14* I have used the app for over 6 months and it is excellent. I would highly recommend the app. ### 5/5 — Just in case *2022-01-17, version 1.1.14* Always check before we go for swim in the ocean, just in case! ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — random dated shark sightings *2025-10-17, version 1.3.2* why are the updates in random date order? we don’t need to know where a shark was sighted two weeks ago then yesterday then three days ago . The sighting updates are all over the place and you need to scroll through to find the most recent . I would have though the most obvious order would be most recent first and then archive anything after a week- typical clunky government app ### 1/5 — On iPhone, can’t select a town *2025-06-20* I was looking for shark sightings in New Haven, Harbor, and Cape Cod however, when I fill in the search, nothing happens. Also, when I tap on the map, nothing happens. ### 1/5 — Shark incidents *2025-01-26, version 1.2.3* Why on earth have I just received notification of a shark incident that happened on 23 Jan. Today is the 26th. Not the first time this has happened. ### 1/5 — Poor updates. *2024-11-08, version 1.2.3* The app hasn’t updated in over a week. Which doesn’t make it relevant to what is going on in the water. Can not rely on it for to feel safe in the water. ### 1/5 — App used to be great, now crashing after opening *2022-11-07, version 1.1.20* Great app. If it would work. It now crashes when opening. ( Iphone 13 Pro 15.7.1) ### 1/5 — Please offer current information *2022-01-24, version 1.1.14* There were two alarms today at Trigg yet there is no mention on here ### 1/5 — Diver Surfer Beach lover. *2021-10-15, version 1.1.14* What about the majority of white pointers that aren’t tagged ??? How about shark shields at popular places. How long do we protect White Pointers and what will they eat when they breed up exponentially. ### 1/5 — Doesn’t up date *2021-04-10, version 1.1.10* My app doesn’t update. Everyone on the beach saw the shark but shark smart was two days late ### 1/5 — Updates *2020-11-30, version 1.1.6* Updates aren’t in date/ time order ### 2/5 — More info Required *2025-02-21, version 1.2.3* Upon being triggered can the app please also state - ID the shark number, - when tagged, - size (m) when tagged. This assists the public in determining risk which is the point of the app, fir example - are alerts one shark staying in an area ir passing through or several sharks? Please update or advise why this can’t be done given you have this information already. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Awareness *2026-03-22, version 1.3.2* Always a go to for checks before swimming& informative reports from areas of WA. ### 5/5 — Fantastic SharkSmart *2026-03-12, version 1.3.2* I’ve been surfing since I was 8, I’m now 68, this app is awesome and just keeps getting better. Keep it up Team SharkSmart and the WA Gost. Super benefit for all who use our beautiful Ocean. Remember “Sharks are our Friends”😊👍🦈 ### 5/5 — Safety *2026-01-11, version 1.3.2* We feel so much better when we can see where our marine friends are hanging out. 😊 ### 5/5 — It’s good *2025-10-29, version 1.3.2* I like SharkSmart because it tells me where sharks are and when they have been detected or seen so I know where I will be safer to go spear fishing, scuba diving or free diving. ### 5/5 — five stars *2025-04-19, version 1.2.3* I love this app , even though it’s scary knowing how many sharks are around it’s good to know they are around . ### 5/5 — Thank you *2025-03-21, version 1.2.3* Great service thank you ### 5/5 — Richard Muirhead *2024-12-19, version 1.2.3* I am part of a regular morning swim group of open water swimmers at Cowaramup Bay. I look at updates on Shark Smart every morning before I head to the beach. It certainly impacts on if and where I swim. Really useful. ### 5/5 — Fear *2024-12-13, version 1.2.3* It is so comforting to know that ‘Shark Smart’ keeps us updated on sightings and attacks. Living in Dunsborough we often have sharks hanging around the two jetties. Between the helicopter and the ‘Ap’ it makes us feel safer. Thank you👏👏👏👏👏 ### 5/5 — Richard Muirhead *2024-10-04* I am part of a regular morning swim group of open water swimmers at Cowaramup Bay. I look at updates on Shark Smart every morning before I head to the beach. It certainly impacts on if and where I swim. Really useful. ### 5/5 — Luv sharks love this app more *2024-02-26, version 1.1.26* Thank you this app works awesome. I see your alerts when they come through and they’re very relevant and we always check before we jump in like snorkelling, whatever, even though it’s not 100% guarantee you won’t get bitten. It’s Dam lovely to have you on my side,😍combined with always swimming with a buddy. 50/50 lotto lol The percentage goes down quite remarkable Thanks lee 😉😜🤣🤣💜 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-26.*