OCEARCH Shark Tracker™
OCEARCH Education iPhoneiPadiPod touch
OCEARCH Shark Tracker™ is a free Education app for iPhone and iPad by OCEARCH. Rated 4.8/5 from 8,780 ratings. Requires iOS 15.1. Updated July 1, 2026.
- Rating
- 4.8
- 8.7K ratings
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 77 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- Jul 1
- 2026 · v3.2.4
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About OCEARCH Shark Tracker™
DIVE INTO A WORLD OF SHARKS, TURTLES, AND OTHER AMAZING MARINE ANIMALS & HELP SAVE OUR OCEANS! If you have a passion for the ocean, sharks, and marine life, this app is for YOU! The Global Shark Tracker™ was created by OCEARCH, a non-profit research organization dedicated to returning our world’s oceans to balance and abundance. EXPLORE LIKE THE OCEARCH CREW, FROM THE COMFORT OF YOUR HOME! Join our scientific researchers on an exciting journey, with real-time tracking data for sharks, turtles, and more. With cutting-edge satellite technology, the OCEARCH Global Shark Tracker™ app lets you follow these amazing marine animals as they migrate across the globe. Dive into each animal’s profile to discover their history, track their movements, and learn fascinating facts about their species • Track Animals Live with Interactive Maps • Explore Migration & Movement Patterns • Access Animal Tagging & Species Details • Never Miss Updates with ‘Follow’ Option • Daily Ocean & Marine Animal Facts MAKE A DIFFERENCE AS YOU TRACK OCEARCH now has a new way that YOU can make a direct impact on our sharks and oceans! For less than the cost of a cup of coffee each month, you can upgrade to Shark Tracker+ and directly support the OCEARCH mission. Plus, enjoy these exciting new features with your subscription: • Premium Map Layers incl. Live Weather Maps • ‘Behind-The-Scenes’ Exclusive Content • Enhanced Animal Detail Page incl. Charts • Community Engagement with ‘Comments’ • Discounts in the OCEARCH Shop HOW TRACKING WORKS OCEARCH conducts scientific research and collaborates with institutions across the world! SPOT tags are used to provide near real-time tracking data for an average of 5 years. Each time the animal’s tag breaks the surface of the water, it signals a satellite to create a ‘ping’ on the tracker for YOU to see. Data is used by the scientific community to help with: • Research • Conservation • Policy • Management • Safety • Education We created this app to engage YOU in shark and marine conservation efforts by providing real-time tracking data on ocean animals. Our goal is to empower YOU to connect with the ocean, learn about marine life, and support vital marine science through interactive, accessible technology. Thank you for your interest and support. We couldn't conduct this critical ocean research without you. If you love our app, please consider supporting us by leaving a rating and review, or by sharing it with your friends. We’re always looking to improve! If you have any questions, comments, or feedback, please feel free to email us at [email protected]. OCEARCH is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Our federal tax ID is 80-0708997. For more information about OCEARCH and our mission, please visit www.ocearch.org or @OCEARCH on social media to learn more. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Ratings & reviews
4.8
8.7K ratings
What’s new
Version 3.2.4 · Updated July 1, 2026
We've made improvements and squashed the bugs so OCEARCH Shark Tracker™ is even better for you.
App privacy
The developer, OCEARCH, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Used to Track You
The following data may be used to track you across apps and websites owned by other companies:
- Identifiers: User ID, Device ID
- Usage Data: Product Interaction, Other Usage Data
Data Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected and linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Usage Data: Product Interaction, Other Usage Data
- Contact Info: Email Address, Name
- Identifiers: User ID
Used for: Analytics, Product Personalization, App Functionality, Other Purposes
Data Not Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected but is not linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Identifiers: User ID, Device ID
- Diagnostics: Crash Data, Performance Data, Other Diagnostic Data
- Location: Precise Location, Coarse Location
Used for: Analytics, Product Personalization, App Functionality, Other Purposes
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| App | Rating | Price | Last updated | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCEARCH Shark Tracker™ | 4.8 / 5 (8,780 ratings) | Free | July 1, 2026 | |
| Sharktivity by AWSC | 4.8 / 5 (11,573) | Free | Aug 15, 2026 | Compare |
| STC Turtle Tracker | 4.7 / 5 (42) | Free | Aug 27, 2026 | Compare |
| Animal Tracker | 3.4 / 5 (28) | Free | Oct 7, 2025 | Compare |
| Birda - Bird Watching, Birding | 4.7 / 5 (2,296) | Free | Oct 22, 2026 | Compare |
| Spot the Station | 4.8 / 5 (10,583) | Free | Aug 27, 2026 | Compare |
| iNaturalist | 4.1 / 5 (709) | Free | Oct 21, 2026 | Compare |