The SharkSmart app provides real-time alerts, information and resources for people using NSW ocean beaches.

Features include:

  • alerts about shark-related incidents
  • maps showing where you are in relation to the general location of beaches with shark mitigation gear
  • real-time information about:
    • detections of tagged sharks by the network of 37 tagged shark listening stations along the NSW coast
    • sharks observed by the many drones operated by Surf Life Saving NSW
    • target sharks (White, Tiger and Bull sharks) tagged and released by 305 SMART drumlines
    • marine animal strandings
    • other beach safety issues
  • information about sharks and other marine creatures, including images of dangerous and non-dangerous sharks and other marine animals that sting and bite.

The app is free and is available for Apple and Android devices.

Download on the App Store
Get it on Google Play
Last updated: 15 October 2024

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