Ultimate Sharks
By Dana Anderson,
Common Sense Media Reviewer
Common Sense Media Reviewers
Beautifully produced nature app too violent for kids.
A Lot or a Little?
What you will—and won't—find in this app.
Where to Download
Videos and Photos
Ultimate Sharks
Community Reviews
There aren't any parent reviews yet. Be the first to review this title.
Is It Any Good?
ULTIMATE SHARKS was selected as an iPad app of the week by Apple for good reasons -- it's clearly well-produced, detailed, and full of (75+) screens of content. Even so, unless your teen is a true shark enthusiast, the fear of the oceans and of sharks that this app will likely engender in most non-adult viewers overrides almost all educational benefit. One viewer left the following comment on iTunes: "Much of the footage is so terrifying that I might never swim in the ocean again."
If you decide to use this app with a child under age 17, stick to only the written educational content. Then preview all of the videos and stories related to shark attacks to decide which ones are appropriate for them.
App Details
- Device: iPad
- Release date: August 9, 2011
- Category: Books
- Publisher: Discovery Communications
- Version: 1.0.1
- Minimum software requirements: iOS 4.0 or later
- Last updated: August 22, 2016
Did we miss something on diversity?
Research shows a connection between kids' healthy self-esteem and positive portrayals in media. That's why we've added a new "Diverse Representations" section to our reviews that will be rolling out on an ongoing basis. You can help us help kids by suggesting a diversity update.
Suggest an Update
Where to Download
Our Editors Recommend
Animal-Lover Apps
Common Sense Media's unbiased ratings are created by expert reviewers and aren't influenced by the product's creators or by any of our funders, affiliates, or partners.
See how we rate