SharkSmart WA Application icon

SharkSmart WA 1.2.3

32.5 MB / 10K+ Downloads / Rating 5.0 - 697 reviews


See previous versions

SharkSmart WA, developed and published by DPIRD WA, has released its latest version, 1.2.3, on 2024-11-14. This app falls under the Education category on the Google Play Store and has achieved over 10000 installs. It currently holds an overall rating of 5.0, based on 697 reviews.

SharkSmart WA APK available on this page is compatible with all Android devices that meet the required specifications (Android 5.0+). It can also be installed on PC and Mac using an Android emulator such as Bluestacks, LDPlayer, and others.

Read More

App Screenshot

App Screenshot

App Details

Package name: au.gov.wa.dpird.sharksmart

Updated: 3 months ago

Developer Name: DPIRD WA

Category: Education

New features: Show more

App Permissions: Show more

Installation Instructions

This article outlines two straightforward methods for installing SharkSmart WA on PC Windows and Mac.

Using BlueStacks

  1. Download the APK/XAPK file from this page.
  2. Install BlueStacks by visiting http://bluestacks.com.
  3. Open the APK/XAPK file by double-clicking it. This action will launch BlueStacks and begin the application's installation. If the APK file does not automatically open with BlueStacks, right-click on it and select 'Open with...', then navigate to BlueStacks. Alternatively, you can drag-and-drop the APK file onto the BlueStacks home screen.
  4. Wait a few seconds for the installation to complete. Once done, the installed app will appear on the BlueStacks home screen. Click its icon to start using the application.

Using LDPlayer

  1. Download and install LDPlayer from https://www.ldplayer.net.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file directly into LDPlayer.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.

App Rating

5.0
Total 697 reviews

Reviews

5 ★, on 2020-08-07
Easy to use and allows me to set favourite locations.

3 ★, on 2020-08-01
Not able to set viewing based on last 24 hrs. Where a shark was a week ago isn't useful.

5 ★, on 2020-08-15
Great and current info - very useful

5 ★, on 2020-08-22
Very easy to use and understand

4 ★, on 2019-10-29
Great v1 release 👍 . I'd love to see a single SharkSmart app that works across Australia (one day the world?). It seems like there is a great opportunity for collaboration between NSW, WA and even the public (ideally as open source on Github). Collaboration might help create a critical mass of users. Anyhow, that aside, keep up the good work!

3 ★, on 2019-11-08
I cant get the map to work on the app. Google maps work fine on everything else. Map works on the old sharksmart web browser.

Previous Versions

SharkSmart WA 1.2.3
2024-11-14 / 32.5 MB / Android 5.0+

SharkSmart WA 1.2.2
2024-07-09 / 32.5 MB / Android 5.0+

About this app

SharkSmart WA is Western Australia’s official source of shark activity information. It also includes beach safety features such as Surf Life Saving WA patrolled beaches and weather forecast, to help you plan your trip to the beach.

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

New features

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

App Permissions

Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows an app to access approximate location.
Allows an app to access precise location.
Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting.
Allows access to the vibrator.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.
Allows an application to write to external storage.
Allows an application to read from external storage.