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Global Shark Attack API vs What The Commit

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

APIGlobal Shark Attack APIHEALTHY91What The CommitHEALTHY79
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%99.02%
Uptime · 30d100%98.3%
P50 · ms7191312
P95 · ms17944279
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesno
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Global Shark Attack API vs What The Commit: common questions

Which is more reliable, Global Shark Attack API or What The Commit?

On our scheduled checks, Global Shark Attack API leads on measured uptime — Global Shark Attack API at 100% versus What The Commit at 99.02% 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 What The Commit?

Global Shark Attack API has the lower median latency in our checks — Global Shark Attack API responds in 719 ms versus What The Commit at 1312 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 What The Commit need an API key?

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

Can I call Global Shark Attack API and What The Commit from the browser?

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

Are Global Shark Attack API and What The Commit free for commercial use?

Global Shark Attack API has unclear commercial terms, and What The Commit 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.