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Global Shark Attack API vs ItsThisForThat

Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.

APIGlobal Shark Attack APINEW—ItsThisForThatNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished (docs ask you not to hammer it)
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Global Shark Attack API vs ItsThisForThat: common questions

Which is more reliable, Global Shark Attack API or ItsThisForThat?

On our scheduled checks, ItsThisForThat leads on measured uptime — Global Shark Attack API at —% versus ItsThisForThat at —% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.

Do Global Shark Attack API and ItsThisForThat need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — Global Shark Attack API is callable with no signup, and ItsThisForThat is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call Global Shark Attack API and ItsThisForThat from the browser?

Only Global Shark Attack API is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. ItsThisForThat needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are Global Shark Attack API and ItsThisForThat free for commercial use?

Global Shark Attack API has unclear commercial terms, and ItsThisForThat has unclear commercial terms. We track service terms and the data license as separate fields — see the Commercial use and Data license rows above, and confirm both before shipping either in a paid product.