About Shark Tooth Identifier

Shark Tooth Identifier is an iPhone app for beachcombers and fossil collectors. Take or upload a photo, review a likely species match, and save the result with your collection notes. This website explains the app and provides identification guides for comparing tooth shapes and similar species.

Who makes the app?

The app is developed by Patrick van der Ploeg and published under Parivee Apps. The official App Store listing shows the developer, current compatibility requirements, and purchase options. The app is free to download and offers in-app purchases.

How to use an identification

Photo identification suggests a match based on visible features. Check the crown, root, cutting edges, and proportions against the species profile. A sharp photo showing the entire tooth gives you more detail to compare.

Results and guides are educational. A photo alone cannot guarantee a species identification, authenticate a fossil, or establish its value. For an uncertain or valuable specimen, seek an assessment from a qualified specialist.

Using the guides

Start with the beginner's identification guide or compare the tooth types overview. Use several features together when checking a match. Wear, damage, and tooth position can make similar specimens difficult to tell apart.

Contact and corrections

For app support or to report an error in a guide, email support@sharktoothidentifier.com. Include the page URL and the details you want us to check.

Read the privacy policy and terms of service for further information.