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Global Shark Attack API vs OnSched Consumer API

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

APIGlobal Shark Attack APIHEALTHY91OnSched Consumer APIHEALTHY88
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms719722
P95 · ms17941890
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Global Shark Attack API vs OnSched Consumer API: common questions

Which is more reliable, Global Shark Attack API or OnSched Consumer API?

Both are neck-and-neck — Global Shark Attack API and OnSched Consumer API each measure 100% uptime over 90 days on our probe schedule. Reliability here is verified from our own scheduled checks; use the 30-day bars above to see which has been steadier lately.

Which is faster, Global Shark Attack API or OnSched Consumer API?

Global Shark Attack API has the lower median latency in our checks — Global Shark Attack API responds in 719 ms versus OnSched Consumer API at 722 ms (P50). Tail latency (P95) is in the table above; for most workloads the median is the number that shapes how the API feels.

Do Global Shark Attack API and OnSched Consumer API need an API key?

Global Shark Attack API needs no key, while OnSched Consumer API requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Global Shark Attack API first.

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

Yes — both Global Shark Attack API and OnSched Consumer API send CORS headers over HTTPS, so front-end code can fetch either directly with no backend proxy. That makes them easy to swap in a client-side app while you compare responses.

Are Global Shark Attack API and OnSched Consumer API free for commercial use?

Global Shark Attack API has unclear commercial terms, and OnSched Consumer API 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.