BE THE FIRST TO KNOW ABOUT SHARKS NEAR YOU

The Dorsal shark alert system empowers local communities to work together to stay informed and make better beach related decisions.

Join over half a million users and get Dorsal today.

ONE APP, FOUR REGIONS

  • Easily Switch Between Regions

    Dorsal is currently live in Australia, Hawaii, Mainland USA and Reunion Island. Simply change between regions as you want.

  • Location Based Technology

    Each region has its own sophisticated alerting and reporting platform. We have a backend system that enables reports to be verified by our hard-working volunteers.

SUBMIT YOUR OWN SHARK SIGHTING

  • Help Keep Others Safe

    It's super simple to create a shark report in the Dorsal app. Now we can all contribute to keep each other that little bit safer.

  • Quick and Easy to Share a Shark Sighting

    Less than a minute is all it takes to alert others about shark sightings. Information, images and videos can also be uploaded.

STAY UPDATED AND INFORMED

  • List or map view

    Whether you want to view shark reports in list or map view, Dorsal has you covered

  • Filter your preferred Timeframe

    Set the shark reports to show activity from Last Month, Last Week, within 24 hours or to the last 12 hours.

easy to read SHARK REPORTs

  • Official Reports

    At Dorsal we aggregate as many official reports as possible from government bodies, lifesavers and fisheries. We are always looking for partners to share their data for the better interest of the public

  • Public Reports

    Dorsal gives everyone an opportunity to share shark sightings with the wider community - with the goal to keep each other safe and informed.

GET MORE OUT OF DORSAL WITH PREMIUM

Sign up via Dorsal mobile apps for: no ads, push notifications for shark sightings around your location and favourite beaches, enhanced reports and to be the first to access the Dorsal watch app when it's released.

It's your support that keeps the Dorsal platform afloat to help keep you and all your community shark safe.

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Join over 500,000 users who have accessed Dorsal to stay up to date on shark sightings in their area.
The Dorsal community is a diverse bunch and include:

OUR COMMUNITY LOVES US

by Wiichitagirl via App Store
Great Idea!!! I love this app. I live in Hawaii and didn’t know this app existed until recent shark attacks. I’m going to spread the word on Facebook since it’s a user generated app and the more people reporting, the safer we’ll feel in the water.
by Cathy1502 via App Store
Love Dorsal. I love that it doesn’t matter what state I am surfing in around Australia, I can rely on Dorsal to get my shark reports. One national system like this is essential to beachgoers safety. Thanks Dorsal!
by Razors via App Store
Great app guys, we use it all of the time when out paddle boarding, swimming or boating. This app helps us enjoy the water while also working to protect our wonderful marine life!
by GailYoung via App Store
Outstanding. Anyone using our beaches should be using this app very informative and up-to-date.
By Margaret Campos via Google Play Store
Love this app. gives u important information and locations of all types of sharks. Keep up the good work.
by Tjapalyi via App Store
Great App. This is a great app and I would recommend it to anyone who is interested in shark activity in their region. Well done to the designers of this app you have produced a quality product.
By Adam Maskell via Google Play Store
May have saved lives already. Great app and great concept to save lives whilst sharing the ocean with the big guys that need saving as well.
by Kemppikid via App Store
GFive Stars. Great app, a must for any beach goer (thumbs up emoji)
by Shane Y via App Store
Fantastic. Love this app, perfect for people thinking about heading down to the beach this summer.
by Bulk Daddy 69 via App Store
Amazing. Kept me safe in Perth
by Snappy 101 via App Store
Every ocean goer needs this app. Outstanding application! Any beach goer really would find this informative and helpful! Using this & common sense; happy days in the water. (thumbs up emoji)
by MaryAnn Rajczewski via Google Play Store
A pretty neat app if you want to keep up with shark activity around the beaches in any area of the U.S.
by dmad82 via App Store
Simple and easy. Great app, nice to use. Fantastic for peace of mind every morning when I’m hitting the surf.
by Wallodluke via App Store
Finally a simple way to give those of us who spend way too much time in the ocean some added peace of mind. I respect that I'm in the Sharks territory but want to avoid having to explain myself directly. This App helps. Let's all keep the sighting alerts up this Summer.

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