Safewaters

What is Safewaters?

SafeWatersAI is an app that uses artificial intelligence and deep learning to predict the likelihood of shark attacks. It’s designed for swimmers, surfers, and anyone heading to the beach who wants to make informed decisions about entering the water.

The app analyzes historical data with deep learning algorithms to forecast shark attack risk, achieving 89% accuracy. Users can get real-time risk assessments, read published research, and access the API to integrate the data into other applications. SafeWatersAI also donates 5% of its profits to ocean conservation and cleanup projects.

If you want to support the project, SafeWatersAI is currently running a Kickstarter campaign.

Who created Safewaters?

SafeWaters.AI was founded by a surfer from Rhode Island who developed an appreciation for marine life in the water. The idea took shape after seeing a news story about tagged sharks in waters they regularly surfed, which sparked the concept of using AI to predict shark encounters. The company’s goal is to make ocean activities safer through accurate forecasts that help people make better decisions on the water.

What is Safewaters used for?

• Shark attack risk forecasts — real-time predictions under various conditions and at different times of day.
• Mobile app access — risk assessments on the go, plus alerts for your favorite beaches.
• API integration — forecasted shark risk data available for other applications and websites.
• Tagged shark data — view tagged shark data to improve risk forecasting and predict migration patterns.
• Shark Spotting Drones feed — a live feed to boost beach safety.
• Chatbot — an integrated chatbot that answers questions and compares shark attack risks.
• Research — published findings on shark attack risk.
• Newsletter — updates on blog posts and risk forecasts.
• Conservation — 5% of profits go to ocean conservation and cleanup efforts.

Key takeaways

SafeWatersAI combines historical data, deep learning, and real-time assessments to help swimmers, surfers, and beach-goers evaluate shark attack risk before entering the water. Beyond forecasting, it supports marine life protection through profit donations and aims to reduce both accidental shark encounters and unnecessary fear of sharks. The platform is continuously improved through data refinement and forecast enhancements.