Whale Tracker turns every coastline into a live map of verified whale & shark sightings — with real-time alerts the moment something surfaces near you.
Download on the App StoreFree to download · iPhone & iPad
Reports come in from a trusted community of spotters, whale-watch captains, and researchers around the world — verified and mapped in minutes.
See exactly where whales and sharks were spotted near you — updated in real time, all day, every day.
Get an instant notification when a whale or shark is reported near your location. Grab your binoculars and go.
Planning a whale-watching tour, a cruise, or a coastal hike? Check recent activity before you pick your spot.
New: great white shark sightings alongside whales — know what's in the water before you paddle out.
Follow worldwide whale migrations through the seasons and know when the giants are passing your coast.
Every report comes from real people — spotters, captains and researchers — not scraped guesses.
From resident orca pods to migrating giants:
Whale Tracker works worldwide, with strong coverage in the places whales love:
Pacific Northwest — Vancouver, Victoria, Tofino, the San Juan Islands and Puget Sound · Alaska · California — Monterey Bay & the migration highway · Hawai'i — Maui's humpback winters · Australia & New Zealand — the east-coast humpback run and Kaikōura's sperm whales · Iceland & Norway — orcas under the northern lights · plus the Azores, Baja, Sri Lanka, South Africa and more.
Yes — downloading and browsing recent sightings is free. Whale Tracker Pro unlocks real-time alerts, full map history and migration routes.
From a trusted network of spotters, whale-watch operators, and research feeds worldwide — checked and de-duplicated before they hit your map. Dead or stranded animals are filtered out.
That's exactly what it's for. Check the live map before booking a tour or picking a lookout — whales spotted this morning are usually still in the area.
iPhone and iPad, on the App Store today.
Yes — great white shark sightings now appear alongside whales, so surfers and swimmers can check the water too.