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Global Shark Attack API vs Wahlumfragen Datenbank API

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

APIGlobal Shark Attack APIHEALTHY93Wahlumfragen Datenbank APIHEALTHY69
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d99.44%100%
Uptime · 30d98.3%100%
P50 · ms397227
P95 · ms17943172
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Global Shark Attack API vs Wahlumfragen Datenbank API: common questions

Which is more reliable, Global Shark Attack API or Wahlumfragen Datenbank API?

On our scheduled checks, Wahlumfragen Datenbank API leads on measured uptime — Global Shark Attack API at 99.44% versus Wahlumfragen Datenbank API at 100% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.

Which is faster, Global Shark Attack API or Wahlumfragen Datenbank API?

Wahlumfragen Datenbank API has the lower median latency in our checks — Global Shark Attack API responds in 397 ms versus Wahlumfragen Datenbank API at 227 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 Wahlumfragen Datenbank API need an API key?

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

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

Yes — both Global Shark Attack API and Wahlumfragen Datenbank 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 Wahlumfragen Datenbank API free for commercial use?

Global Shark Attack API has unclear commercial terms, and Wahlumfragen Datenbank 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.