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Best Shark Sightings Apps & Games

249+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
20 free apps & games
Updated August 2026

Out of 249+ shark sightings apps and games on iOS, 20 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Compare top Shark Sightings Apps & Games (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Sharktivity by AWSCSharktivity by AWSCFree4.8★ (11K)NoYesAug 2026
2OCEARCH Shark Tracker™OCEARCH Shark Tracker™Free4.8★ (8.8K)NoYesAug 2026
3Dorsal Shark ReportsDorsal Shark ReportsFree4.4★ (104)YesYesAug 2026
4Shark Tracker: Shark FinderShark Tracker: Shark FinderFree4.7★ (429)NoYesAug 2026
5SharkSmartSharkSmartFree4.3★ (282)NoNoAug 2026
6Angry Shark Hunt: Shark GamesAngry Shark Hunt: Shark GamesFree4.5★ (2)NoNoAug 2026
7Shark Atlas UnderwaterShark Atlas UnderwaterFree—NoNoJun 2026
8Whale Watch PNWWhale Watch PNWFree—NoNoAug 2026

Top Picks for Shark Sightings

Sharktivity by AWSC#1

Sharktivity by AWSC by Atlantic White Shark Conservancy, Inc.

Shark Tracker & Alerts
Editor's Choice
📚 Education
4.8😐(11K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Track and learn about Atlantic White Sharks with an interactive map of sightings and research. Submit your own sightings, receive real-time beach alerts, and access educational resources to aid conservation efforts.

What We Love

  • 👍 Useful for tracking shark activity
  • 🤩 Fascinating to follow named sharks
  • 🔍 Provides timely updates on sightings
  • 💡 Helpful for beach-goers to stay informed

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Unreliable alerts and notifications
  • 🤔 Unclear or misleading map information
  • 🤯 Frustrating changes to the app interface
OCEARCH Shark Tracker™#2

OCEARCH Shark Tracker™ by OCEARCH

Track Sharks & Marine Animals
Strong Contender
📚 Education
4.8😊(8.8K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Follow the real-time movements of sharks, turtles, and other marine animals across the globe. Learn fascinating facts, explore migration patterns, and support ocean conservation efforts through interactive tracking data.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Awesome app
  • 👍 Interesting and educational
  • 🔍 Ability to track sharks and other marine life
  • 🌊 Great for ocean and shark lovers

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 App crashes and bugs
  • 🔍 Lack of recent/live data
  • 🌎 Limited to certain regions
Dorsal Shark Reports#3

Dorsal Shark Reports by Bluebottle Digital Pty. Ltd.

Worth Considering
⚽ Sports
4.4😐(104 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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This app provides real-time shark sighting and attack alerts to beachgoers and authorities. It aggregates reports from official channels, the public, aerial surveillance, and media outlets, offering a community-based safety solution for coastal areas.

What We Love

  • ⭐ Life-saving information
  • 👍 Great for vacation planning
  • 🌊 Useful for surfers and beachgoers
  • 💡 Innovative concept

Room to Improve

  • 💸 Excessive ads
  • ⏳ Long ad durations
  • 🚫 Unusable free version

More Shark Sightings apps to explore

4
Shark Tracker: Shark Finder
Shark Tracker: Shark Finder
Shark Tracker: Shark Finder
Shark tracking, track sharks
Free

Explore the underwater world and learn about sharks. Track tagged sharks globally in real-time and access detailed information on over 20 species. Discover educational content focused on shark conservation.

Real-time shark tracking20+ shark species profilesShark conservation education
🔧 Utilities
(429)
subscription
5
SharkSmart
SharkSmart
SharkSmart
by NSW Department of Primary Industries
Free

Stay informed about shark activity in NSW before you swim. Get real-time alerts on tagged shark detections and drone sightings. Understand shark behavior and assess your personal risk for a safer beach experience.

Real-time shark alertsDrone and tagged shark detectionsInteractive risk assessment
📚 Education
(282)
free with in-app purchases
6
Angry Shark Hunt: Shark Games
Angry Shark Hunt: Shark Games
Angry Shark Hunt: Shark Games
Hungry fish games: survival 3D
Free

Experience an exhilarating underwater adventure as an apex predator. This game features stunning graphics and realistic water physics for an immersive deep-sea survival experience.

Apex predator gameplayUnderwater adventureRealistic water physics
🎮 Games
(2)
free
7
Shark Atlas Underwater
Shark Atlas Underwater
Shark Atlas Underwater
by Sadie Calhoun
Free
📚 Education
(0)
8
Whale Watch PNW
Whale Watch PNW
Whale Watch PNW
by Guillermo Gonzalez Jimenez
Free
📚 Education
(0)
9
Shark Evolution: Eat & Survive
Shark Evolution: Eat & Survive
Shark Evolution: Eat & Survive
by Akbar Ali
Free
🎮 Games
(0)
10
Underwater Shark Evolution
Underwater Shark Evolution
Underwater Shark Evolution
Shark Hunting simulator pro
Free

Engage in a thrilling underwater survival experience as a shark hunter. Utilize realistic weaponry and innovative shooting mechanics to eliminate diverse shark threats across various challenging levels. Master carrier and drift modes to prove your survival skills.

Carrier modesSpecial Drift modeRealistic character animation
🎮 Games
(1)
free
11
SeaLife: Explore Marine Life
SeaLife: Explore Marine Life
SeaLife: Explore Marine Life
Divers and nature guide
Free

Discover over 1,000 marine species from various oceans with detailed profiles. Search and filter species by name, color, shape, or habitat. Learn about their behavior, morphology, and natural environment.

1,000+ marine species profilesPhotos in natural habitatBehavior and morphology info
📚 Education
(0)
free
12
Wild Shark Hunting Shark Game
Wild Shark Hunting Shark Game
Wild Shark Hunting Shark Game
Use Harpoon & Hunt White Shark
Free
🎮 Games
(0)
13
Shark Adventure Story
Shark Adventure Story
Shark Adventure Story
Journey Of The Deep Sea
Free
🎮 Games
(0)
14
Shark Hunting : Magic Finger
Shark Hunting : Magic Finger
Shark Hunting : Magic Finger
by Phan Lam Hoang Ngan
Free
🎮 Games
(0)
15
Shark Tracker: Finder Sharks
Shark Tracker: Finder Sharks
Shark Tracker: Finder Sharks
Great White Shark Tracking App
Free

Explore real-time shark locations on an interactive map and access a comprehensive knowledge base about various species. Includes a calendar for migration patterns and essential safety tips for ocean activities. Offers an informative and enjoyable user experience.

Real-time shark tracking mapComprehensive shark species databaseShark activity and migration calendar
🔧 Utilities
(31)
subscription
16
Shark Escapers
Shark Escapers
Shark Escapers
by Ngoc Bui Thi Bao
Free
🎬 Entertainment
(0)
17
3D Killer Shark Attack Simulator
3D Killer Shark Attack Simulator
3D Killer Shark Attack Simulator
by Sandeep Bhandari
Free

Play as a predatory shark, hunting swimmers and destroying objects in a 3D underwater environment. Engage in thrilling sea battles and evolve your shark by consuming prey. Experience the life of an apex predator in this action-packed simulator.

Play as a predatory white sharkHunt swimmers and destroy objectsEpic 3D graphics
🎮 Games
(2)
free
18
Whale Tracker - Sightings Map
Whale Tracker - Sightings Map
Whale Tracker - Sightings Map
Orca & humpback watch near me
Free
$2.99 | 100% OFF

Discover real-time, verified whale and shark sightings worldwide on a live map. Receive proximity alerts, track individual whales, and explore migration routes. Ideal for whale watchers, boaters, and ocean enthusiasts.

Live sightings mapProximity alertsTrack individual whales
✈️ Travel
(17)
free with in-app purchases
19
SharkEvolutionRun
SharkEvolutionRun
SharkEvolutionRun
by TILTLABS (OPC) PRIVATE LIMITED
Free
🎮 Games
(0)
20
Shark Attack Survival Games
Shark Attack Survival Games
Shark Attack Survival Games
Sea monster shark world
Free
🎮 Games
(0)

FAQ about Shark Sightings

What are the best shark sightings apps & games for iPhone?
Sharktivity by AWSC tops our shark sightings apps & games ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 11K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top shark sightings apps & games we rank are free to download, including Sharktivity by AWSC and OCEARCH Shark Tracker™.
Sharktivity by AWSC has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 249+ shark sightings apps & games on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Sharktivity provides an interactive map to view Atlantic White Shark sightings, detections, and research activities. It allows users to submit their own sightings and receive real-time beach alerts based on confirmed shark activity in their area.
Key features include an interactive map of shark sightings, the ability to submit personal sightings, real-time push notifications for beach alerts, and educational resources about sharks and conservation. Pro users also have access to home screen widgets.