SharkSmart Downloads & RevenueSharkSmart · App Store & Google Play
SharkSmart gets 100+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
SharkSmart by NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development is on App Store and Google Play. Active Users (MAU & DAU), Downloads, rankings, keywords, revenue, and rating totals.
Full timeline · 17 events
- 📈SharkSmart entered the top 10AndroidTop Free · Wear OS · AU
- 🚀SharkSmart: now shown next to Expedition White Shark, Sharktivity by AWSC, SharkSmart WAiOSthe store's “similar apps” for it changed: who it's seen as competing with
- 📈SharkSmart entered the top 10AndroidTop Free · Education · AU
- 📈SharkSmart hit #1iOSTop Free · Education · AU
- 📦SharkSmart updated to version 4.1.1iOSDaily Updates show how many shark bite kits are near your closest beach.
- 📦SharkSmart version 4.1.1AndroidDaily Updates show how many shark bite kits are near your closest beach.
- 📊SharkSmart passed 100k monthly usersAndroidour estimate
- 📦SharkSmart updated to version 4.1.0iOSAlerts from a detection station now appear at that station, so detections from the same receiver show together on the map.
- ✏️SharkSmart added hidden keywords: investingiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- ✏️SharkSmart added hidden keywords: safetyiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- ✏️SharkSmart added hidden keywords: warningiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📈SharkSmart entered the top 10iOSTop Free · Education · AU
- 🆕SharkSmart first spotted by AppInsiderAndroidAustralia
- 🆕SharkSmart first spotted by AppInsideriOS#33 in Top Free · Education · Australia
- 📦SharkSmart version 4.0.8iOSNo release notes
- 🆕SharkSmart released on Google PlayAndroid
- 🆕SharkSmart released on the App StoreiOS
Collected from the stores by AppInsider since we first spotted the app. Dates are when we saw each change.
Education FreeSharkSmart at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-11-07. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
A free government-backed safety tool for NSW beachgoers that provides real-time shark alerts, drone patrol data, and AI-assisted safety information. The app currently ranks #3 in the Australian Education category for free apps, indicating strong user engagement with its public safety features.
Similar apps: Surf Life Saving Australia, BeachSafe, Shark Shield
App Store
App details
App privacy Measured
SharkSmart’s App Store privacy label declares 1 data category used to track you across other companies’ apps and websites, 0 linked to your identity and 1 collected anonymously.
As declared by the developer on the App Store — Apple requires every app to publish this label. We track changes over time.
Google Play
App details
Tech stack
Trackers and permissions of build v3.23, from the εxodus privacy report (CC BY-SA).
SharkSmart downloads & installs
Both stores, worldwide. Bands are open; exact numbers are free with an account.
| Store | Downloads / day | Lifetime installs |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | 100+ | 500k+ |
| Google Play | 50+ | 50k+ Measured |
| Total | 100+ Confidence | 500k+ Confidence |
How this is calculated
Where SharkSmart's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
Where it ranks now
Both stores, across every country we track.
| Store | Best rank | Charting in | US Top Free | US Top Grossing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| App Store | #17 Education Free | 1 of 30 countries | – | – |
| Google Play | #7 Education Free | 1 of 23 countries | – | – |
Full chart lists: App Store · Google Play.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisReview momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
Ratings
Both stores. Store data, measured.
| Store | Rating | Ratings |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | 4.5 ★ | 4.9k |
| Google Play | 4.3 ★ | 841 9 written reviews |
| Both stores | 4.5 ★ weighted by ratings | 5.7k |
What users say about SharkSmart
From the 7 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Users report critical failures in data visibility and device compatibility, with many unable to see interactive pins or access local beach alerts. While a few appreciate the app's core purpose, the majority express frustration over broken functionality and missing regional coverage.
Mostly negative (29% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). Recent reviews are more negative than earlier ones.
About SharkSmart
The NSW Government’s SharkSmart app helps you stay informed before you hit the water in NSW. The app is part of the NSW Government’s Shark Management Program implemented by the NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD). Check the latest shark alerts, Surf Life Saving NSW drone patrol observations, and tagged shark detections to better understand shark activity along the NSW coast.
With greater awareness and knowledge of sharks and their behaviour, everyone can enjoy NSW beaches while reducing the risk of a shark encounter.
The SharkSmart app provides real-time alerts, beach conditions, species information and helpful resources to keep you informed at NSW beaches.
Stay SharkSmart with our App.
Alerts & Notifications
Receive alerts for tagged shark detections, shark sightings, Surf Life Saving NSW and Surfing NSW drone patrol observations, beach closures and other safety incidents. Customise notifications for alerts around you, by region, by time, or for your favourite beaches.
New beach arrival notifications remind you when you are near the coast, with a quick link to today’s conditions and safety information.
Daily Updates give you a snapshot of shark activity and alerts across NSW, or focused on beaches around you and your favourited beaches.
Beach Status
Check conditions before you go with beach status and at-a-glance information for beaches near you or in your favourites. See weather, water quality, patrol information, safety advice, and other local conditions to help you plan your visit.
My Beaches
Save your favourite NSW beaches and get updates and alerts for the places you visit most. Manage your list, view beach details, daily conditions and recent shark alerts for each location.
Tagged Sharks
When a tagged shark is detected, tap through for richer detail than ever before, including when and where it was tagged, species information, recent detections, and the path the indicative shark has taken along the NSW coast. Data may include contributions from DPIRD and research partners.
Ask SharkSmart
Have a question about sharks, beach safety or the latest conditions at a particular beach? Ask SharkSmart is your AI assistant for SharkSmart-related questions. Get clear, helpful answers in a conversation-style experience, with links to relevant alerts, beaches and species where available.
Species
There are over 180 species of sharks in Australia, and the majority are relatively harmless. In terms of shark-human interactions, the three species responsible for almost all serious and fatal interactions are the white, bull, and tiger sharks, collectively referred to in NSW as the ‘target’ species of our Shark Management Program. Browse images and information on these target sharks, as well as non-target sharks and other marine animals that sting or bite, for education and identification.
Apple Watch Compatible
If you have an Apple Watch, the SharkSmart app includes a companion watch a
SharkSmart App Store
SharkSmart gets 100+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
SharkSmart is #17 in Education Free in Australia and charting in 1 of 30 countries we track.
Updated 8 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
24 Sep 2026 Education FreeSharkSmart at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-11-07. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
A free government-backed safety tool for NSW beachgoers that provides real-time shark alerts, drone patrol data, and AI-assisted safety information. The app currently ranks #3 in the Australian Education category for free apps, indicating strong user engagement with its public safety features.
Similar apps: Surf Life Saving Australia, BeachSafe, Shark Shield
SharkSmart on the App Store
App details
App privacy Measured
SharkSmart’s App Store privacy label declares 1 data category used to track you across other companies’ apps and websites, 0 linked to your identity and 1 collected anonymously.
As declared by the developer on the App Store — Apple requires every app to publish this label. We track changes over time.
SharkSmart downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where SharkSmart's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
Where it ranks now
Every top chart it appears in across 30 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | EducationFree | #17 |
Apps near SharkSmart on the chart
Education Free, around #17.
Ratings
App Store, worldwide.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisReview momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
What users say about SharkSmart
From the 7 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Users report critical failures in data visibility and device compatibility, with many unable to see interactive pins or access local beach alerts. While a few appreciate the app's core purpose, the majority express frustration over broken functionality and missing regional coverage.
Mostly negative (29% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). Recent reviews are more negative than earlier ones.
About SharkSmart
The NSW Government’s SharkSmart app helps you stay informed before you hit the water in NSW. The app is part of the NSW Government’s Shark Management Program implemented by the NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD). Check the latest shark alerts, Surf Life Saving NSW drone patrol observations, and tagged shark detections to better understand shark activity along the NSW coast.
With greater awareness and knowledge of sharks and their behaviour, everyone can enjoy NSW beaches while reducing the risk of a shark encounter.
The SharkSmart app provides real-time alerts, beach conditions, species information and helpful resources to keep you informed at NSW beaches.
Stay SharkSmart with our App.
Alerts & Notifications
Receive alerts for tagged shark detections, shark sightings, Surf Life Saving NSW and Surfing NSW drone patrol observations, beach closures and other safety incidents. Customise notifications for alerts around you, by region, by time, or for your favourite beaches.
New beach arrival notifications remind you when you are near the coast, with a quick link to today’s conditions and safety information.
Daily Updates give you a snapshot of shark activity and alerts across NSW, or focused on beaches around you and your favourited beaches.
Beach Status
Check conditions before you go with beach status and at-a-glance information for beaches near you or in your favourites. See weather, water quality, patrol information, safety advice, and other local conditions to help you plan your visit.
My Beaches
Save your favourite NSW beaches and get updates and alerts for the places you visit most. Manage your list, view beach details, daily conditions and recent shark alerts for each location.
Tagged Sharks
When a tagged shark is detected, tap through for richer detail than ever before, including when and where it was tagged, species information, recent detections, and the path the indicative shark has taken along the NSW coast. Data may include contributions from DPIRD and research partners.
Ask SharkSmart
Have a question about sharks, beach safety or the latest conditions at a particular beach? Ask SharkSmart is your AI assistant for SharkSmart-related questions. Get clear, helpful answers in a conversation-style experience, with links to relevant alerts, beaches and species where available.
Species
There are over 180 species of sharks in Australia, and the majority are relatively harmless. In terms of shark-human interactions, the three species responsible for almost all serious and fatal interactions are the white, bull, and tiger sharks, collectively referred to in NSW as the ‘target’ species of our Shark Management Program. Browse images and information on these target sharks, as well as non-target sharks and other marine animals that sting or bite, for education and identification.
Apple Watch Compatible
If you have an Apple Watch, the SharkSmart app includes a companion watch a
Latest updates
More from NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
SharkSmart Android
SharkSmart gets 100+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
SharkSmart is #7 in Education Free on Google Play in Australia and charting in 1 of 23 countries we track.
Updated 8 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
Education FreeSharkSmart at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-11-05. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
A free government-backed safety application for beachgoers in New South Wales, Australia, providing real-time shark alerts, drone patrol data, and AI-assisted safety information. The app currently ranks #3 in the Australian Education Free category and #18 in the Wear OS Free category, indicating strong adoption among mobile users and notable traction on wearable devices.
Similar apps: Surf Life Saving NSW, Shark Shield, BeachSafe
SharkSmart on Google Play
App details
Tech stack
Trackers and permissions of build v3.23, from the εxodus privacy report (CC BY-SA).
SharkSmart downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where SharkSmart's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where it ranks on Google Play
Every top 200 chart it appears in across 23 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | EducationFree | #7 |
| Australia | Wear OSFree | #26 |
Apps near SharkSmart on the chart
Education Free, around #7.
Ratings
Google Play, worldwide.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisReview momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
What users say about SharkSmart
From the 60 most recent Google Play reviews in the US.
Users report that a recent update broke core functionality, specifically preventing them from adding or saving local beaches and causing location errors. While some praise the app's safety value when working correctly, many criticize its current instability, confusing interface, and unreliable alert systems.
Mixed (40% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for working reliably, and being useful. The main complaints are about crashes and bugs, and recent updates. Recent reviews are more positive than earlier ones.
What people like
- Crashes & bugs: “Great project keeping us and wildlife safe just a couple small graphical errors but otherwise great”
- Useful: “A great app, it works well, and has plenty of well presented and useful information”
- Privacy & data: “would be great if all states had this tracking”
Common complaints
- Crashes & bugs: “not working totally useless”
- Updates: “With the latest updates 5th January 2025”
- Price & subscription: “Use my taxpayer money better you clowns”
- Speed & performance: “slow glitchy app,waste of time!”
About SharkSmart
The NSW Government’s SharkSmart app helps you stay informed before you hit the water in NSW. The app is part of the NSW Government’s Shark Management Program implemented by the NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD). Check the latest shark alerts, Surf Life Saving NSW drone patrol observations, and tagged shark detections to better understand shark activity along the NSW coast.
With greater awareness and knowledge of sharks and their behaviour, everyone can enjoy NSW beaches while reducing the risk of a shark encounter.
The SharkSmart app provides real-time alerts, beach conditions, species information and helpful resources to keep you informed at NSW beaches.
Stay SharkSmart with our App.
Alerts & Notifications
Receive alerts for tagged shark detections, shark sightings, Surf Life Saving NSW and Surfing NSW drone patrol observations, beach closures and other safety incidents. Customise notifications for alerts around you, by region, by time, or for your favourite beaches.
New beach arrival notifications remind you when you are near the coast, with a quick link to today’s conditions and safety information.
Daily Updates give you a snapshot of shark activity and alerts across NSW, or focused on beaches around you and your favourited beaches.
Beach Status
Check conditions before you go with beach status and at-a-glance information for beaches near you or in your favourites. See weather, tides, water quality, patrol information, safety advice, and other local conditions to help you plan your visit.
My Beaches
Save your favourite NSW beaches and get updates and alerts for the places you visit most. Manage your list, view beach details, daily conditions and recent shark alerts for each location.
Tagged Sharks
When a tagged shark is detected, tap through for richer detail than ever before, including when and where it was tagged, species information, recent detections, and the path the indicative shark has taken along the NSW coast. Data may include contributions from DPIRD and research partners.
Ask SharkSmart
Have a question about sharks, beach safety or the latest conditions at a particular beach? Ask SharkSmart is your AI assistant for SharkSmart-related questions. Get clear, helpful answers in a conversation-style experience, with links to relevant alerts, beaches and species where available.
Species
There are over 180 species of sharks in Australia, and the majority are relatively harmless. In terms of shark-human interactions, the three species responsible for almost all serious and fatal interactions are the white, bull, and tiger sharks, collectively referred to in NSW as the ‘target’ species of our Shark Management Program. Browse images and information on these target sharks, as well as non-target sharks and other marine animals that sting or bite, for education and identification.
Apple Watch Compatible
If you have an Apple Watch, the SharkSmart app includes a companion
What's new in 4.1.1
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