Interactive sightings map
Browse recent sightings on a clean map with color-based recency markers, filters, and location-aware context.
Coast Clear
Community-powered beach awareness
Know the water. Report what you see.
Coast Clear helps beachgoers review recent shark sightings, report new activity quickly, and stay informed with a clean, map-first experience designed for real-world coastal use.
Available now for iOS
Map-first awareness for real beach conditions.
Open the map, review recent reports, and share a new sighting in seconds. Coast Clear keeps the experience fast, simple, and practical when people need quick context before entering the water.
Built for speed and clarity
Everything you need to stay aware at the beach.
Coast Clear keeps the experience simple: open the map, review recent sightings, and submit a report when something needs to be shared with others nearby.
Fast reporting flow
Tap the map or use the add button to report a sighting quickly with species, time, notes, and an optional photo.
Nearby sightings list
See reports ordered by nearest to farthest so you can quickly understand what has been reported around your current location.
Clear safety reminders
Safety guidance is easy to access and designed to reinforce that community reports do not replace caution.
Shareable reports
Share a sighting quickly using the built-in details view so useful information can move beyond the app when needed.
Polished mobile experience
Designed with a lightweight interface that feels modern, fast, focused, and easy to use in real-world beach settings.
How it works
Simple by design.
Coast Clear is built to help people review nearby activity quickly, contribute useful reports, and make better-informed decisions before entering the water.
How to use Coast Clear
- Open the map to review recent shark sightings in the area.
- Tap a location on the map or use the add button to start a new report.
- Add species, time, notes, and a photo when available.
- Submit the sighting so others can see it on the map and in the sightings list.
Important note
Coast Clear is a community-awareness tool. Reports are user-submitted and not independently verified. Local signage, lifeguards, and official safety guidance should always take priority.
Download Coast Clear
Download Coast Clear today.
Coast Clear is now available on the App Store—stay informed and report sightings with ease.
Available now on iPhone
Coast Clear is free to download and free to use!
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Clear answers for launch, usage, and expectations.
Is Coast Clear an official safety service?
No. Coast Clear is a community-driven awareness tool. It can help people share sightings, but it does not replace official beach conditions or local safety direction.
Can users upload photos with sightings?
Yes. Reports can include optional photos, notes, species selection, and location details to provide more context.
How much does Coast Clear cost?
Nothing. Coast Clear is free to download and free to use.
Does Coast Clear track me or my information?
No. Coast Clear does not track or gather personal information. When a sighting is submitted, the app stores the report details provided and limited device information needed for the experience.