SharkSmart WA
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SharkSmart WA has no in-app products on record in the United States.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rating / 5 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.5 | 3.7 | 1.8 | 4.3 | 3.3 |
| Reviews | 7.9K | 18K | 5.6K | 270 | 142 | 70 | 66 |
| Released | 2019 | 2020 | 2014 | 2017 | 2016 | 2020 | 2010 |
SharkSmart WA reviews
4.7 out of 5, based on 7,871 reviews.
What people like
- Helps you decide where to swim.
- Gives peace of mind before going in.
- Free and easy to use.
What they complain about
- Alerts aren't sorted by date.
- Updates often lag behind real time.
- Doesn't show untagged sharks nearby.
Awareness
Always a go to for checks before swimming& informative reports from areas of WA.
random dated shark sightings
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
Very good app but missing one thing
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!
More info Required
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.
JP
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.
Fantastic SharkSmart
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”😊👍🦈
On iPhone, can’t select a town
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.
Updates too slow
Follow @SLWA for WA instead. The updates are way too slow for this app and I am not receiving notifications on iphone 11. If you are relying on this app you are not safe.
Shark Friendship.
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.
It’s so great to keep us all updated and safe
Having warnings at real times is amazing thank you for keeping us safe and in the loop
Safety
We feel so much better when we can see where our marine friends are hanging out. 😊
Shark incidents
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.
Missing one feature.
Would be great if Alerts could be shared via a text message or website link from the App to others in a future update. Also info on WA government approved shark deterrent devices and how to receive rebate. Otherwise great app
Updates by date
A good starter app, but some tweaks need to be made… It would be helpful if the sightings could be sorted by date, as the default which cannot be changed, is not helpful.
No chronological order
Alerts and warnings aren’t listed in date order so a couple of months of listings can be Higglety Pigglety!
It’s good
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.
Poor updates.
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.
five stars
I love this app , even though it’s scary knowing how many sharks are around it’s good to know they are around .
App used to be great, now crashing after opening
Great app. If it would work. It now crashes when opening. ( Iphone 13 Pro 15.7.1)
Thank you
Great service thank you
Please offer current information
There were two alarms today at Trigg yet there is no mention on here
Richard Muirhead
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.
Diver Surfer Beach lover.
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.
Fear
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👏👏👏👏👏
Doesn’t up date
My app doesn’t update. Everyone on the beach saw the shark but shark smart was two days late
Luv sharks love this app more
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 😉😜🤣🤣💜
Updates
Updates aren’t in date/ time order
Tagged shark size
Would of given 5 stars if the tagged sharks showed the length and gender when they were tagged
SharkSmart WA FAQ
- Is SharkSmart WA free?
- Yes. The app is free, in all 175 countries it sells in, and it sells nothing inside it.
- Does SharkSmart WA have a free trial?
- No. None of its offers (US) come with a free trial.
- What are the best alternatives to SharkSmart WA?
- Xplor Home (4.8 from 17,536 reviews), SharkSmart (4.5 from 5,592 reviews) and FrogID (3.7 from 270 reviews).
SharkSmart WA download
Last updated 1 year ago.
SharkSmart WA sells in 175 countries. It was released 6 years and 11 months ago, on 24 Oct 2019. It holds a 4.7 rating from 7,871 reviews.
Supports 1 language: English.
How much does SharkSmart WA make?
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