OCEARCH shares shark research and information about its ocean science work.

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About Ocearch

OCEARCH is a shark research and ocean conservation organization. Its website shares real-time tracking data for tagged sharks, reports on research expeditions, and provides educational resources for classrooms. The site also describes ways to support the work, including donations, corporate sponsorship, and purchases of gear, with the stated purpose of funding research and education.

The live shark tracker shows where tracked sharks are currently located and is offered as a free app on iOS and as a web version. Tracking depends on the sharks transmitting their location, and the site describes the data as helping power science and protect marine ecosystems. Pricing for the children's year-long program and for merchandise is not stated on the page.

Key features

  • Live shark tracker showing current locations of tagged sharks
  • Free iOS app and web version of the shark tracker
  • Research expedition reports and updates from the field
  • Free educational resources for classrooms and educators
  • Year-long children's program with postcards and digital quests
  • Donation and corporate sponsorship options for supporting the work
Best for: Teachers, students, families, and people interested in following tracked sharks or learning about shark research and conservation.
Good for
  • The shark tracker app is described on the site as free.
  • The site states that its educational resources are free.
Watch out for
  • One user reported that the app no longer has a comment feature and wished it tracked more animals.
  • Pricing for the children's program and merchandise is not stated on the page.

Ocearch at a glance

Type
Website
Pricing
Not confirmed. Check the site
Platforms
iOS, Web
Open source
Not stated
Language
English
Last checked
Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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Ocearch FAQ

Is the shark tracker free?
The homepage invites visitors to download the free app, and a user review describes the app as free. The page does not state whether any paid features exist.
Are the educational resources free?
The homepage says OCEARCH provides free resources for classrooms and future ocean stewards.
Can the shark tracker be used in a web browser?
Yes. The homepage includes an option to open the tracker in a web browser, in addition to the iOS app.
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