Sharktivity by AWSC 4+

This app is simple and straightforward. It’s pretty easy to use. It’s interesting and useful to see where sharks have been sighted. That said, I don’t see any way to switch to a labeled map. The app uses an unmarked satellite map. If you are a geography wiz or otherwise very familiar with maps and/or the area you may know at a glance what town and beach you are looking at. I found myself cross referencing another map to see where the sightings were.

As someone who grew up summering on the Cape, I’ve witnessed the influx of sharks over the last several years. Being able to see shark sightings through this app is so cool! Love the work AWSC is doing in the community and appreciate that the data is publicly available for all of us ocean lovers. Clicking in to different sharks in the area to see their recent sightings and corresponding photos is one of my favorite, unexpected features. I know I’ll be opening this app a lot this summer!

We go to Cape Cod every summer (we’ve been doing so for the past 11 years, do check out Wellfleet!), and sharks are always a concern, especially for my aunt. This app is great for staying on top of all the sharktivity (hehe) happening in the area, and even helps us time when we go to the beach so that we can actually swim when we get there! (You can’t go in the water 1 hour after being pulled out of the ocean due to a shark) Highly recommend!!!!