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AppBrain's verdict
EstablishedLoved by users- Rating on Google Play
- 4.50
- 1,234 ratings
- Installs
- 77 thousand
- Last updated
- September 10, 2025
- Ads
- No ads
- Size
- 61.7 MB
SharkSmart WA has 77 thousand installs. Users love it: 4.5 stars from 1,234 ratings.
User feedback
Ratings and reviews on Google PlayComments on SharkSmart WA for Android
Google Play Rating history and histogram
Store listing
By DPIRD WA, from Google Play“SharkSmart WA is Western Australia’s official source for shark activity.”
Description by DPIRD WA Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.
The app will help you switch on your Sea Sense by providing near real-time information of shark activity including current alerts and warnings. Select your favourite coastal locations and use notifications to receive relevant updates as they happen.
SharkSmart WA Features:
Map
Filter and display shark activity and beach safety features including the locations of shark monitoring receivers, beach enclosures, and Beach Emergency Numbers (BEN) signage. Explore and save your favourite coastal locations to stay up to date of recent shark activity.
Updates
Stay informed of shark activity, including current alerts and warnings. Information is prioritised into ‘Nearby’, ‘Your Favourites’ and ‘Other Locations’, giving you the most relevant information first.
Report
Using location services, the app can provide you with information about your current coastal location. Use the details provided and the quick call link to report shark sightings or whale carcasses (which are known to attract sharks) to Water Police as soon as possible.
Information within the SharkSmart WA app is designed to help you make an informed decision about your water use and take personal responsibility for your safety. You can also follow our Sea Sense tips at https://www.sharksmart.com.au/staying-safe/ and discover more about our shark mitigation strategies by visiting https://www.sharksmart.com.au
Recent changes:
Thanks for using the SharkSmart WA app.
This version features minor tweaks and updates to maintain app stability.
Safety and technology
Found in the app by AppBrain- Ads
- No ads
- Price
- Free
- Libraries
- 72
- App size
- 61.7 MB
- Needs Android
- 7.0+
- Content rating
- Everyone
Technologies used by SharkSmart WA
Releases
Updates seen on Google Play- Version
- 1.3.2
- Launched
- October 2019
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Installs
Tracked by AppBrain- Last 30 days
- 2.4 thousand
- Per day
- 81
- 30-day average
- Play install range
- 50+ thousand
- Launched
- October 2019
Installs over time
SharkSmart WA has been installed 77 thousand times. Over the past 30 days, it averaged 81 installs per day.
Rankings
Google Play top charts- Highest rank
- #130
- Chart
- Top Free
- Education
- Country
- Australia
Google Play Rankings for SharkSmart WA
Ranking history in Australia
About the app and developer
About SharkSmart WA
SharkSmart WA is an education app developed by DPIRD WA.
Install Statistics
SharkSmart WA has been installed 77 thousand times. In the last 30 days, the app was installed 2.4 thousand times.
User Ratings
SharkSmart WA is rated 4.50 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 1.2 thousand ratings.
App Information
SharkSmart WA is freely available from Google Play. The app size is 61.65 MB. The latest version available is 1.3.2. The last update was on September 10, 2025.
Technical Requirements
SharkSmart WA requires Android 7.0+ or higher. The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play since October 2019.
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