SharkWatch! iPhone App for Shark Enthusiasts

Fortuna Mobile has announced the release and immediate availability of SharkWatch 1.0 for iPhone and iPod touch. SharkWatch! is a social networking app, dedicated to shark sightings and education. If you've had an encounter with one of our finned friends, SharkWatch! enables you to share your experience with other users of the app, and with other social networking groups.

SharkWatch! is the go-to app for anyone curious about our ocean's apex predator. Whether you're a surfer, diver, researcher, beachgoer, or just interested to know about sharks nearby and around the world, SharkWatch! is your must-have app.

SharkWatch! users can share their shark encounters with other users of the app, as well as with Facebook and Twitter friends; browse through nearby shark sightings; find out which species of shark may get up close and personal at the local beach; learn about documented shark attacks dating back to the 1800s; peruse through beautiful images and detailed information for the various shark species, and more!


Whether you revere or fear sharks, you will find plenty to captivate your mind and curiosity in SharkWatch!

Position-Based Shark Sightings:
* Want to know about shark encounters in your neck of the woods? Just choose the "nearby" feature to see postings for sightings in the vicinity
* Expand your search to check out encounters around the world, just by inputting a location
* Each sighting includes associated images, and firsthand details of the encounter
* If you've been fortunate enough to have had your own shark encounter, share your experience with the world by creating your own posting. Share your posting with your Facebook and Twitter connections, right from the app

Identify Shark Habitats:
* Discover the types of sharks known to inhabit the waters by your current location
* Easily navigate to detailed information and striking photos for each species
* Change to landscape mode to open the Regional Map, the key to knowing worldwide shark distributions
* The Regional Map is interactive, and will take you directly to the listing of species living in your area of interest

Shark Attacks:
* Read through the documented accounts of shark attacks that occurred throughout the world, dating back to the 1800s
* The database is regularly updated to include the most recent attacks
* Read detailed accounts of some of the most famous shark attacks in history, complete with images associated with each incident

Pricing and Availability:
SharkWatch 1.0 is only $0.99 USD, and available exclusively through the iTunes App Store in the Social Networking category. Visit SharkWatch! online for more details, or follow us on Facebook and Twitter @SharkWatchApp. Send us an email with your questions, comments, or suggestions.


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