GLOBAL SHARK TRACKER by Ocearch is a science app and website that allows users to track the movement patterns of sharks using a satellite tracking system.
Both the app and website contain the same features.
In the Shark Tracker section, users can track sharks by recent activity, gender, stage of life, or location tags. Shark locations can be explored on a world map. Clicking a shark presents a photo, date, gender, tag date, and location. Clicking the “view more” option provides additional information including the shark’s name, species, stage in life, physical characteristics, and miles traveled. A description provides details such as the shark’s life experiences. It’s also possible to see the path where the shark has traveled.
The Science section provides detailed information about the science behind the project including the approach, methodology, research projects, expeditions, scientists involved, and papers published.
The Education area provides STEM lessons for Grades 3-5 and 6-8.
Users can also use the website and app to connect with the Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, and Blogger social media resources.
Librarians will find this science app to be an engaging way to learn about the navigation patterns of sharks. Pair the app with nonfiction books about sharks and shark conservation.
To visit the website, go to http://www.ocearch.org/.
To download the app, go to https://itunes.apple.com/…/global-shark-tracker/id570772231….
