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Best Shark Sightings Apps & Games

250+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.7 avg rating
19 free apps & games
Updated September 2026

Out of 250+ shark sightings apps and games on iOS, 19 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 (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Sharktivity by AWSCSharktivity by AWSCFree4.8★ (11K)NoYesSep 2026
2OCEARCH Shark Tracker™OCEARCH Shark Tracker™Free4.8★ (8.8K)NoYesSep 2026
3Shark Tracker: Shark FinderShark Tracker: Shark FinderFree4.7★ (429)NoYesSep 2026
4Dorsal Shark ReportsDorsal Shark ReportsFree4.4★ (104)YesYesAug 2026
5SharkSmartSharkSmartFree4.3★ (282)NoNoSep 2026
6Shark EscapersShark EscapersFree—NoNoMay 2026
7Shark Tooth ScoutShark Tooth ScoutFree—NoYesAug 2026
8The Best SharksThe Best SharksFree—NoNoMay 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
  • 😞 Lack of reporting on local sightings
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
  • 🤩 Amazing concept and research work

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 App crashes and bugs
  • 🔍 Lack of recent/live data
  • 🌎 Limited to certain regions
  • 💬 Removal of comment section
  • 🔑 Issues with account creation and login

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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 September 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 11K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 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 September 2026.
We track 250+ shark sightings apps & games on the iOS App Store as of September 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.