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Global Shark Attack API vs Random Profiles

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

APIGlobal Shark Attack APIHEALTHY91Random ProfilesHEALTHY96
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms719282
P95 · ms17942529
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 Random Profiles: common questions

Which is more reliable, Global Shark Attack API or Random Profiles?

Both are neck-and-neck — Global Shark Attack API and Random Profiles 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 Random Profiles?

Random Profiles has the lower median latency in our checks — Global Shark Attack API responds in 719 ms versus Random Profiles at 282 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 Random Profiles need an API key?

Global Shark Attack API needs no key, while Random Profiles 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 Random Profiles from the browser?

Yes — both Global Shark Attack API and Random Profiles 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 Random Profiles free for commercial use?

Global Shark Attack API has unclear commercial terms, and Random Profiles 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.