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OCEARCH Shark Tracker™

Maps & Navigation • Ocearch.org • ⭐ 3.90 • 1,000,000+

Version 3.1.19 Everyone

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This app requests 13 permissions. The table below explains what each permission may allow and what users should review before installing.

Status	Permission	What it means	Why it may be used	User safety note
ℹ️ Review	Approximate Location (network Based) approximate location (network-based)	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Precise Location (gps And Network Based) precise location (GPS and network-based)	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Read The Contents Of Your Usb Storage read the contents of your USB storage	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Modify Or Delete The Contents Of Your Usb Storage modify or delete the contents of your USB storage	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	View Wi Fi Connections view Wi-Fi connections	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	View Network Connections view network connections	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Full Network Access full network access	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Run At Startup run at startup	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Prevent Device From Sleeping prevent device from sleeping	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Google Play License Check Google Play license check	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Read Google Service Configuration read Google service configuration	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Download Files Without Notification download files without notification	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Receive Data From Internet receive data from Internet	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.

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.

What OCEARCH Shark Tracker™ Is Used For

OCEARCH Shark Tracker™ appears to be a map-based tracking app focused on marine animals, especially sharks, turtles, and other species being studied by OCEARCH. Based on the metadata, people commonly use it to follow real-time or near real-time movement data, view migration paths, and open animal profiles with species details and tagging information. Because it is in the Maps & Navigation category, the app is likely centered on visual tracking and location-based exploration rather than general news or social features.

It may also be used by users who want to learn more about ocean conservation and marine research. The listed permissions suggest it can access network data, use GPS and approximate location, and keep working in the background, which fits an app that updates map activity and receives tracking information from the internet. The app may be helpful on a phone for checking animal movements, reading daily ocean facts, and following individual animals for updates over time.

Common uses

Track sharks, turtles, and other marine animals on interactive maps
View migration patterns and movement history based on tracking data
Open individual animal profiles for species and tagging details
Follow specific animals to receive ongoing updates
Read ocean and marine life facts within the app
Use location and network features to support map-based tracking
Explore conservation-focused research content tied to marine animals

Best for:

ocean enthusiasts marine science fans animal tracking map-based learning phone app

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App Details

Package:
org.ocearch.SharkTrackerAndroid

Category:
Maps & Navigation

Developer:
Ocearch.org

Version:
3.1.19

Updated:
Mar 5, 2026

Min Android:
7.0

Age Rating:
Everyone

Contains Ads:
No

In-App Purchases:
Yes

Official Listing

Official listing available on Google Play
Package name: org.ocearch.SharkTrackerAndroid
Age rating: Everyone

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How to Download OCEARCH Shark Tracker™

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