Shark Tooth Scout
Find the tooth. Read the clues. Know the shark.
- Beach hunting tutorials
- On-device photo and outline assessment
- Seven explainable morphology signals
- 37 comparative reference profiles
A Professional Shark Tooth Field Guide
Turn a beach find into an evidence-backed field record.
Learn how to read the beach, plan a practical low-tide hunt, photograph a tooth, and compare its visible traits across modern and fossil shark profiles.
Check the official store listing for current download and in-app purchase terms. Availability can vary by device and region.
Scout combines on-device photo assessment with seven explainable morphology signals. iOS uses Vision-assisted outline isolation; Android estimates outline and image quality locally. Confirm the visible traits yourself: results are comparative field assessments, not validated image-classifier probabilities or formal taxonomic determinations. Android is currently in testing and is not yet publicly available on Google Play.
Need help? Visit supportBuilt for the hunt, the identification, and the record.
Hunt smarter at the beach
Step-by-step tutorials cover productive beach features, tide timing, shell-line scanning, sifting technique, field safety, and responsible collecting.
Plan with official NOAA tides
Use an optional one-time location request to match a nearby NOAA CO-OPS prediction station and review upcoming highs, lows, and a practical hunting window.
Assess photos on your device
Scout checks image quality and estimates visible tooth geometry on the device. Review the estimated outline and confirm the field traits before comparing profiles. Your selected photo is not uploaded to Goodale Studios.
Reason across seven field clues
Compare crown form, edge pattern, size, root shape, cusplets, curvature, and surface appearance with clear support and conflict notes.
Explore 37 comparative profiles
Browse modern and fossil sharks with common and scientific names, geologic periods, diagnostic clues, expert notes, and taxonomy cautions.
Build a protected field log
Save the photo, date, measurement, beach, optional coordinates, notes, identification status, and favorites in device-protected local storage.
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Professional guidance without false certainty
- Photos are analyzed locally and are not uploaded to Goodale Studios.
- Each match explains which visible traits support or conflict with the comparison.
- Difficult groups are reported conservatively when isolated teeth do not support a defensible species-level identification.
- Saved tide forecasts remain available when NOAA cannot be reached.
The Scout Field Kit
Start free. Unlock the complete field kit once.
Hunting tutorials, NOAA tides, three guided comparisons, eight starter profiles, and five field records are free. A $4.99 USD one-time Scout Pro purchase unlocks unlimited comparisons, all 37 profiles, and unlimited field records—without ads or a subscription. Your platform’s store shows the localized price. Purchases do not transfer between Apple and Google Play.
Reference Profiles
37
Start Hunting
Free
Scout Pro
$4.99 once
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Official Product Facts
What is Shark Tooth Scout?
A private, on-device field companion for finding, comparing, and documenting shark teeth—with expert hunting tutorials, NOAA tide planning, and 37 modern and fossil reference profiles. It is available now through Apple App Store.
- Status
- Live
- Category
- Educational
- Publisher
- Goodale Studios
- Official support
- Shark Tooth Scout Support
How It Works
A focused path through Shark Tooth Scout.
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Photos are analyzed locally and are not uploaded to Goodale Studios.
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Each match explains which visible traits support or conflict with the comparison.
- 3
Difficult groups are reported conservatively when isolated teeth do not support a defensible species-level identification.
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Saved tide forecasts remain available when NOAA cannot be reached.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers about Shark Tooth Scout.
Where can I download Shark Tooth Scout?
Shark Tooth Scout is available on the App Store for iPhone and iPad. Use the Download on the App Store button for the official listing. Android is currently in testing and is not yet publicly available on Google Play; invited testers receive a separate opt-in link.
What is included for free?
The free field kit includes hunting tutorials, NOAA tide planning, three guided comparisons, eight starter profiles, and five saved field records.
What does Scout Pro unlock?
The $4.99 USD one-time Scout Pro purchase unlocks unlimited guided comparisons, all 37 comparative profiles, and unlimited saved field records. There is no subscription and no advertising. The App Store on iOS or Google Play on Android shows the final localized price before purchase.
How do I restore Scout Pro?
Use Restore Purchases while signed in to the Apple Account that purchased Scout Pro on iOS, or the Google account that purchased it on Android. An internet connection and the applicable store must be available. Purchases restore within the same platform; Apple purchases do not unlock Google Play purchases or vice versa. Restoring Pro does not restore your locally stored field records.
How should I photograph a tooth?
Place the tooth on a plain, contrasting, non-reflective background. Show the full crown and root from directly above, use even light, avoid hard shadows, and keep the tooth clear of the frame edges. Scout will warn when the visual signal needs confirmation.
Does Scout identify a shark from the photo alone?
No. On-device photo assessment estimates an outline and visible geometry; those estimates can be wrong, especially with clutter, shadows, damage, or poor contrast. Confirm field traits such as serrations, root form, cusplets, size, curve, and surface appearance. Scout compares those traits across reference profiles; it is not a validated species-recognition model or a guarantee of identification.
Need something else? Visit Shark Tooth Scout Support.
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