TESTIMONIALS & REVIEWS

Stories from our customers of when Sharkbanz deterred sharks, reduced the risk, and added peace of mind.

Shark Encounter Testimonials

Since 2014, we've received over 100+ unsolicited testimonials from customers using Sharkbanz to deter sharks, including Bulls, Great Whites, Tigers, and Blacktips.

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"Life Saving Product"

"I am truly grateful for your product. Two (2) months ago while free-diving the FL Keys, a sizable Bull Shark approached me from below rather deliberately (to say the least). As I maintained a slow hovering kick he veered off right about about 2-3 yards from my left fin (where I placed my Sharkbanz on my ankle) and swiftly darted away. I am VERY GRATEFUL and want to say, THANK YOU! Life saving product."

- SOC Ivan A. Trent, Retired U.S. Navy SEAL Chief Petty Officer, Virginia Beach, VA

Tiger Shark Encounter, Hawaii (March, 2024)

"Took a Ninety Degree Turn and Took Off!"

"Saw one big fish this morning between 8-10" ft - maybe even larger with stripes!!!! Frickin nutz. A month ago, Joe, one of my paddling partners was talking about Sharkbanz, and he'd purchased one for himself. I bought it about 2 weeks after and have been using it every time since. This morning was the closest encounter I’ve ever had. After being out for an hour or so, another surfer started yelling "shark, shark!", and then I heard "bruddah he’s heading towards you".

I couldn’t really see the beast until he was about a foot away from the nose of my board and I could see his eyelids start to close. Then about 5 inches from the tip of the nose, it just took a ninety degree turn and took off and headed towards my partner who also had the device. Same result, turned away and made his way quickly away from pack. There was six of us out there at that incident, 5 will attest to that! 🤙🏽 Aloha ke akua"

- Greg, Clyde and Joe | Surfers, Watermen - Oahu, HI (USA)

Tiger Shark Encounter, Ballina, AU (February, 2015)

"the [tiger] shark swam away as soon as it came within the magnetic field."

"After my attack, I did a lot of research into the different products on the market and found Sharkbanz to be the most trustworthy. It wasn't until I came into contact with another shark months later that I was able to test the product first-hand. Last week, I was surfing near Byron Bay when a [4m tiger] shark began circling me. It was incredible to see how fast the [tiger] shark swam away as soon as it came within the magnetic field. I was glad that the band worked but still pretty shaken up so I paddled in to shore."

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Jabez Reitman | Surfer, Shark Attack Survivor - Ballina, NSW (AU)

Wade fisherman and guide, Capt. Kyle Johnson, shares his story from the Chandeleur Islands, Louisiana

"I HAVE A SET FOR ALL MY CLIENTS"

"I like to wear the Sharkbanz wearable and the Sharkbanz Zeppelin at the same time. The more that are in the water, the better. I have a set for all of my clients. I mean, there's a multitude of reasons to use the products and applications for them."

Capt. Kyle Johnson | Wade Fisherman, Guide - Biloxi, MS (USA)

What the Pros Say:

"Brings me a greater sense of calm as a professional surfer and a parent."

- Bethany Hamilton | Professional Surfer, Mother of Four - Kauai, HI (USA)

"There are some places I just won't surf without my Sharkbanz. I don't even notice it."

- Barton Lynch | 1988 World Surf Champion, Pro Surf Coach -Sydney, NSW (AU)

"Gives me security and peace of mind. I enjoy my time out there more."

-Harries Carroll | Lifeguard (Bondi Rescue), Waterman - Bondi Beach, NSW (AU)

"Any tool [to] prevent the threat is a massive bonus for any surfer."

- Jacob Wilcox | Professional Surfer, WSL - Margaret River, WA (AU)

- Ryan Kolden | Surfer - New Hampshire (USA)

"I WAS STUNNED. A GREAT WHITE APPROACHED BUT WAS TURNED AWAY. EVERY SURFER NEEDS A SHARKBANZ."

- Donovan Daniels | Surfer - Lennox Head, NSW (AU)

"IT'S JUST SAVED MY LIFE AND THE OTHER BLOKE'S LIFE!"

Ocean Athletes, Families, Marine Professionals, etc.

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Customer Reviews

Overall rating: 4.9 / 5 from 2804 reviews.

Customer photo review of Sharkbanz 2 – Wearable Shark Deterrent

I absolutely love all things saltwater. I live in Pensacola Florida and I try to spend as much time as I can in the water. I have always had a healthy respect for sharks and I do my best to avoid any accidental encounters with them but it is a fact that once you enter the ocean, you are at the bottom of the food chain. Sharkbanz has helped me to take some of the anxiety away and just enjoy my time in the water.

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Customer photo review of Sharkbanz 2 – Wearable Shark Deterrent

I was in the Exuma Bahamas went swimming with nurse sharks, the sharks could care less that I was wearing the sharkbanz. I was in west end Bahamas cleaning fish and tie the sharkbanz to a line and dangled it infront of a couple bull sharks and had no effect. So I’m really wondering if it is a waste of money. Maybe make the magnet larger? What about a rechargeable waterproof band that emits some type of frequency that disturbs sharks, like those electronic rodent boxes. There are plenty of YouTube videos showing that your product really isn’t affective. But I believe that you can improve it.

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Customer photo review of Sharkbanz Fishing - Zeppelin - Shark Deterrent Tackle

I purchased for my son who wades in a certain area where sharks are seasonally, he has a floating fish bag where the sharkbanz is hanging on, this is my second one.

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Store owner replied: Very cool, Kerry and smart thinking. The Zeppelin can be very effective for attaching to your fish bag to keep sharks away. Good for catch protection and reducing the risk. Thanks for caring and sharing!

Customer photo review of Sharkbanz 2 – Wearable Shark Deterrent

better safe than sorry

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Store owner replied: No doubt, and thanks for your support Bryan! Wishing you the best of ocean adventures.

Customer photo review of Sharkbanz Fishing - Zeppelin - Shark Deterrent Tackle

I have my own bracelets, but we also take our dogs to the beach. Sharkbandz doesn’t currently make a solution for that… so I bought the Zepplins, zipped them into little black pouches, and clipped them to their harnesses! On these pictures you can spot a little black bag - that’s the shark off. The dogs are swimming in an inlet here with lots of fish activity. Great peace of mind.

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Customer video review of Sharkbanz 2 – Wearable Shark Deterrent

Nov 2025 Panama City Beach Florida

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Store owner replied: Thanks for the share, Clyde - stay back! Panama City a sharky place indeed. Happy you're using for additional safety while spearing (and beyond hopefully). Enjoy it out there and hope you land more fish! The Zeppelin works really well for auto-deploy on spearguns and/or on a stringer. Check out YouTube video for it on our channel.

Customer photo review of Sharkbanz 2 – Wearable Shark Deterrent

Sharkbanz work!I was spearfishing with a buddy (scuba, not apnea) this past Saturday 15 miles off Destin, Florida when some Bull Sharks (minimum of 3, all 8'+) started circling us. Our dive boat had drifted off with a failed steering hydraulic and couldn't pick us up. We had to surface swim a half mile to the boat with sharks on us nearly the whole way. I shot my speargun with powerhead three times, hitting sharks solidly without detonation (examination later showed a dented primer, bad ammo, or seal compromised). These sharks made numerous charges at me only to turn away without biting when reaching a few feet away. I can attribute this only to my Sharkbanz. I am 100% certain that without it I would've been bitten. Thank you!

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Customer photo review of Sharkbanz 2 – Wearable Shark Deterrent

Great product we used it alot from swimming to surfing. Never had any issues at all. Love a piece of science to give one piece of mind.

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Store owner replied: That's awesome Kevin - much appreciate the warm words and good vibes.

Customer photo review of Sharkbanz 2 – Wearable Shark Deterrent

I use the wrist band for Spearfishing. It gives me good peace of mind while in the middle of the water column dealing with curious Sandbar Sharks. I also have my daughter where one while I teach her to surf in New Symrna Beach. Excited to try out the sinker Sharkbanz has for bottom fishing as well, going to order one when they are back in stock.

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Store owner replied: Love to hear it William! That's awesome man. Excited for you to check out our Zeppelin as well --> watch the tutorial of how to rig it to your speargun and/or it helps to simply use on your catch bag or carabiner to your dive belt for added personal safety. Cheers!

Customer photo review of Sharkbanz Fishing - Zeppelin - Shark Deterrent Tackle

I’m the owner operator of a 65 foot shrimp trawler . Saw the product online decided to give it a try and so far I am very impressed with it . At Some point we have a few hundred sharks of all different species around the boat and the shark bands have protected my catch multiple days.

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Store owner replied: Yessir Capt! Excited to chat more with you Charles and see how we can further support the Atlantic coastal shrimpers - don't need to pay any more in taxes!

Customer photo review of FCS X Sharkbanz POD - Surf Shark Deterrent

I have been wearing Sharkbanz for about 10 years when swimming or surfing in the ocean. I have never encountered a shark and never want to. They are comfortable and effective.

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Store owner replied: We appreciate you Joe! Thanks so much for rocking Banz for 10 years on - OG! Happy we could update you with the POD for even more comfortable and seamless experience. Please do stay in touch!

Customer video review of FCS X Sharkbanz POD - Surf Shark Deterrent

New Smyrna beach FL is my nearest surf break. Lots of bites. I haven’t been bitten yet

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Store owner replied: Yew! That's awesome Andrew and thanks for the sharing the video - looks like good times. We love NSB : )

Customer photo review of FCS X Sharkbanz POD - Surf Shark Deterrent

Moved to Morro Bay and the peace of mind it adds is nice.

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Store owner replied: Nice Allan! Hope you're enjoying the move - such an epic spot. Nothing quite like sunsets and sunrises in the bay. Cheers -

Customer photo review of Sharkbanz 2 – Wearable Shark Deterrent

I am a big ocean lover and a surfer. This is one thing I needed to easy my mind when I have fun in/on the ocean.

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Store owner replied: Very cool / thanks Hilal - we're stoked you like the products and tech - even more so that you love the ocean and spend so much time in it! Yew!

Customer photo review of FCS X Sharkbanz POD - Surf Shark Deterrent

I have several styles of Sharkbanz, am in the ocean multiple times a week for several years now where either great whites or tiger sharks roam and am still alive and no hits!

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Store owner replied: Yew! Much appreciated Jeffrey and awesome to hear on the use of the products + time spent in the big blue. Keep enjoying to the max!

Customer photo review of Sharkbanz 2 – Wearable Shark Deterrent

I’m a surf instructor, and I was teaching a group lesson when, after everyone had caught their waves in, I noticed two good-sized sharks swimming toward me. They got within about five or six feet, but thankfully I was wearing my Sharkbanz. As soon as they sensed it, they turned and swam off immediately. Seeing the product work with my own eyes was incredible. I was so stoked and grateful it helped keep me safe. I paddled in shortly after, but having that extra layer of protection gave me real peace of mind in the water. I’m super thankful for Sharkbanz! I never go in the ocean without one now, and honestly, every surfer should wear one.

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Store owner replied: Thanks so much Katie! We so appreciate the work you and the rest of the Flagler Surf School crew do - epic times and memories for the kids. Really happy you all use the products and that they've helped beyond just peace of mind in any uncertain or suspect sharky situations. Always here to support!

Customer photo review of Sharkbanz 2 – Wearable Shark Deterrent

My children enjoy skimboarding in Vero Beach Florida. One day while skimboarding, we noticed a lot of “spinner sharks” feeding jumping all over the place. These were out pretty far, but then we noticed one within feet of the shoreline, right within the area where the skimboard usually drifts away from the kids. Knowing that we will be visiting their home often, we decided to buy sharkbands for some peace of mind. Plus Noah loves skimboarding, and the ocean! He wears his sharkband comfortably all while skimming for hours. Thank you !

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Store owner replied: Thanks Fabio! Happy the kiddos and fam are out enjoying the water. We love Vero Beach too : ) Great vibes. Great move for some added safety and peace of mind for all. Have a fun & healthy summer!

Customer photo review of Sharkbanz 2 – Wearable Shark Deterrent

No shark seen yet. I waer it while kite surfing at my ankle joint. Just bought a Pod to Put it in my harness too. So while bodydraging or waterstart evertime a deterrent has contact with the water. Maybe it will be possible in the future to get deterrent fins. This would ensure that you are protected even when your body is out of the water.

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Store owner replied: Smart move Lucas and thanks for dropping the warm words about the products! We dig the use of the POD for the harness. Please stay in touch and enjoy the ocean adventures out there!

Customer photo review of Sharkbanz 2 – Wearable Shark Deterrent

They make us feel extra safe when in the ocean! Absolutely worth it

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Store owner replied: Wonderful to hear Stephanie and love that you all enjoy and are happy with the product. Much appreciate the fun snorkel shot!

Customer photo review of FCS X Sharkbanz POD - Surf Shark Deterrent

I live on a remote island in the Indian Ocean that is extremely sharky. Surfing out here was really high risk and basically prohibited due to the threat of shark interactions, but Sharkbanz in combination with some other risk controls have convinced the decision makers out here to open it up a bit. Basically Sharkbanz has made this paradise surfable, so I and my friends out here are really grateful.

FCS X Sharkbanz POD - Surf Shark Deterrent

Store owner replied: Much appreciate your warm words, Brian - we're honored to be able to provide some added safety for you and the crew. Please stay in touch with us via email and let us know if there's anything else we can do to assist in paradise! Enjoy it out there -

Customer photo review of Sharkbanz 2 – Wearable Shark Deterrent

I feel more safe in the ocean

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Store owner replied: Yessir! Thanks Christopher : ) Happy you're feeling such and using the products for added safety!

Customer photo review of Sharkbanz 2 – Wearable Shark Deterrent

My Daughter Savona Surfs the Great lakes. Fresh water , no danger marine life. I run a business teaching Wing and Surf Foiling, as a class we sometimes take groups to Padre Island Texas. December 2024 we took a group including my Daughter. She was intimated by the ocean & had a natural fear of Sharks. Not anymore, the Shark band gave her the comfort & confidence to surf the Gulf of Mexico. Thank you. 😁 🏄‍♀️ 🌊

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Store owner replied: Ah awesome to hear Ryne! Very cool about your daughter's interest in those sports! Love the trip down south to S. Padre Island and to learn that Sharkbanz helped everyone focus on the positives of time in the water. Please stay in touch : )

Customer photo review of Sharkbanz 2 – Wearable Shark Deterrent

Keeps us feeling safe when in the ocean!

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Store owner replied: Yew! Thanks Stephanie / love to hear it! Enjoy it out there : )

Customer video review of Sharkbanz 2 – Wearable Shark Deterrent

My nine year old loves the beach but is terrified of sharks. We planned to go to Hawaii for my birthday and I knew I wanted Sharkbanz to help calm her nerves. I’m so glad I got them!! My friend in Oahu taught us how to surf, and we all had peace of mind that sharks would stay away from us. It just made the whole surfing experience that much more fun. I showed my friend our Sharkbanz and she was so excited that they even existed! Her daughter had been surfing at another beach in Oahu just the day before and there had been a shark attack (thankfully it wasn’t her daughter that was bit. We are hoping that whoever was bit is ok). Now my friend wants to buy Sharkbanz for her family of six for that same peace of mind.

Sharkbanz 2 – Wearable Shark Deterrent

Store owner replied: Thanks so much for sharing Ashlee! Love to hear about the good times in Oahu and that the family had a magical time in the water, especially learning how to surf / yew! Much appreciate sharing the good word as well. Please stay in touch - wishing you all a very happy, safe, and fun 2025 and beyond!

Customer photo review of FCS X Sharkbanz POD - Surf Shark Deterrent

The sharkbanz pod is easy to use and gives me the flexibility to place it almost anywhere. Love it!

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Store owner replied: Much appreciate Cyril! Enjoy it out there!

Customer photo review of Sharkbanz 2 – Wearable Shark Deterrent

Bula! I work on Namotu and I lead the spearfishing program here and I head out with guests everyday. There's a lot of really great spearfishing spots but the problem is our hard work is always getting taxed (sharked). I heard about your product a few years back and didn't think much of it as I really didn't get the science behind it. But after using my friend's Sharkbanz, I promise you this, l'Il never be spearfishing without it. I've seen sharks get near me and as soon as they go near my ankle, they get spooked off! So I came up with an idea of having the band on the last line of my reel so when I shoot, the band slides down straight to the shaft and stays gets stuck right on the top of the fish. I kept the fish on the shaft for a while and all the sharks just came near the fish and didn't bite at all. Tried it a few more times with the same result. So the normal reefies don't really give me a hard time, but the bullies for sure ALWAYS charge for the fish first, than try to get to me too. But the day i used the Sharkbanz, that was a complete game changer as it took so long for the sharks to even come to the fish. Because the band was magnetic, it slid right dow to the shaft and stayed right above the fish perfectly the whole time and not coming backwards on the line (away from the fish). Will be sending you a few clips of it working when the fish is surrounded by sharks. The band doesn't need to keep sharks away for hours! It just needs to give me time to pull my kill in. I've got some videos of it working before I shoot a fish as some of the sharks get really close even before pulling the trigger but as soon as I point the gun and hand towards them, they turn almost immediately!

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Customer photo review of FCS X Sharkbanz POD - Surf Shark Deterrent

Surfing in afternoon/evening blinding light or close to dark, or just far from shore in Tiger waters, I feel safer. I have the pod that attaches to my leash. Thank you for the idea and product of Sharkbanz!

FCS X Sharkbanz POD - Surf Shark Deterrent

Store owner replied: Much appreciate the stoke and the share Jo! Pumped for you to enjoy those dawn patrol and sunset sessions. Stay safe!

Customer photo review of FCS X Sharkbanz POD - Surf Shark Deterrent

My daughter is part of a HS Surf Team in Huntington Beach. One Monday morning I had informed the coach that the previous Sunday morning a great white shark was spotted by the pier where they usually surf. The coach didn't see the warnings. By the time she saw them the kids were already in the water. I worried about the other kids since that morning I had told my daughter she is not surfing if she is not wearing the pod. This is actually our second purchase. My daughter said the watch on her ankle was very uncomfortable. Definitely Sharkbanz products give me peace of mind to let my daughter surf at dawn when sharks are feeding.

FCS X Sharkbanz POD - Surf Shark Deterrent

Store owner replied: Much appreciate the detailed feedback and share, Lorelie. A lot of our team is based is Santa Barbara, so we're in a similar position as your daughter when surfing or spending time in the water. Happy she's using the POD and enjoying its comfortability and convenience : ) Much like other safety devices, it's all about reducing the risk! Take care and enjoy the holiday season in SoCal!

Customer photo review of Sharkbanz 2 – Wearable Shark Deterrent

I love it I feel safer in the sea 🌊 and so I can enjoy my self in my sanctuary

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Store owner replied: Sanctuary indeed! Much appreciate the good vibes and for taking the time to share your experience. Enjoy it out there!

Customer video review of FCS X Sharkbanz POD - Surf Shark Deterrent

The Pod is easy to attach to my leash cuff, and I don’t notice it at all while surfing. It gives me a little peace of mind. I noticed the neoprene sleeve deteriorating and stretching out after two months of use. I may have to buy a replacement or find another way to wear it.

FCS X Sharkbanz POD - Surf Shark Deterrent

Store owner replied: Much appreciate the positive feedback Joseph and stoked you're enjoying. We'll be happy to help replace the neoprene. We'll have our support team reach out : ) These things rarely happen but we're always game to help ensure best experience.

Customer photo review of Sharkbanz 2 – Wearable Shark Deterrent

I love Sharkbanz. It gives me peace of mind out in the waves!

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Store owner replied: Yew! Love to hear it Carol / hope you and the family keep having a blast out there together!

Customer photo review of Sharkbanz 2 – Wearable Shark Deterrent

I took my son and his girlfriend to the Grand Cayman and we all three went scuba diving. I purchased 3 Sharbanz 2 and while I was diving I unexpectedly came across a 6 foot shark (which was hiding in an alcove) and when I was within 2 feet of the shark it took off immediately. I credit my Sharkbanz 2. As a parent why not get something that could protect your family. I will never dive without it and I am glad I purchased them for my son and his girlfriend. I recommend this product with hesitation!

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Store owner replied: Andy, HUGE thanks for leaving your review! We're thrilled to hear the Sharkbanz worked to deter the shark, and we couldn't agree more about the importance of protecting yourself and your loved ones. It's a no-brainer, especially with technology like Sharkbanz that's both convenient and affordable—there’s really no reason not to. Also, I believe you meant to say "without hesitation" in your review? Tiniest of typo's, we just don't want anyone getting confused :) Cheers!

Customer photo review of Sharkbanz 2 – Wearable Shark Deterrent

I got bit by a shark spearfishing this past October, made it out just fine, but I couldn’t relax in the water anymore. Until I got shark banz, and I haven’t dove without it since. I spearfish and scuba with peace of mind now. And I KNOW it works - last month I was in the FL keys, speared a hog fish, swam around some more, when a bull shark pulled up, charged me 3 times. The shark darted off each time he got close to my fins, that’s where my banz was. I got to keep my fish, and made it back to the boat safely! 10/10 recommend, better safe then sorry!!

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Store owner replied: Yew!! So happy we connected Tia and that you're all good after that bull shark charge. Thanks so much for all the support and for sharing this story! Let us know how we can continue to help on the spearing sessions. We love it down there in the Keys : )

Customer photo review of Sharkbanz 2 – Wearable Shark Deterrent

Family vacation 2024, Outer Banks, NC. My daughter was nervous about sharks. A friend told her about Sharkbanz. At first I was against it but then after research decided it was worth the investment. Very easy to use, she felt safe and we had an awesome vacation. Thank you.

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Store owner replied: Thanks for sharing Karen - love to hear it! That peace of mind can make all the difference in terms of time in the ocean, even if you're an experienced open water swimmer or master diver. Happy you all had such a great time!

Customer photo review of Sharkbanz 2 – Wearable Shark Deterrent

We bought our first shark banz over 10 yrs ago and just bought new ones. My teenage kids think they look 'cool'. They're actually very comfy on our ankles. The navy is a brighter blue and doesn't look like you're under house arrest lol. My daughter luvs her white one. So far, no shark attacks and all of our friends swim very close to us for protection!

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Store owner replied: Awesome Danae! Much appreciate the kind words and we're stoked that the kids all love them. Nothing beats that peace of mind for everyone : )

Customer photo review of Sharkbanz 2 – Wearable Shark Deterrent

Comfortable to wear and easily adjusted. Surf fish sometimes up to chest , haven’t used surfing yet. So far no bites or stingers.

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Store owner replied: Yew! Big thanks Walter. Great use of the product. Keep catching fish!

Customer photo review of Sharkbanz 2 – Wearable Shark Deterrent

My story is one of comfort that our Sharkbanz’s brings to me and my family! I bought 8 Sharkbanz (one for every member in my family) and we now can relax and enjoy the ocean while vacationing at the beach! I will tell you my grandkids wear them religiously and after this past summer of shark attacks in the Gulf, their parents now wear them ALL the time when in the water also! Thank you for creating Sharkbanz!!! - Amy from Canton, GA

Sharkbanz 2 – Wearable Shark Deterrent

Store owner replied: Amy, thank you so much for your business and family's trust - we're so happy that the whole fam is rocking Sharkbanz and that the kiddos love their time in the water. That's what it's all about! Really appreciate the photo shares too : ) Looks like the perfect type of summer vacation and beyond. Please stay in touch and have fun out there!

Customer photo review of Sharkbanz 2 – Wearable Shark Deterrent

I swam my first 5k in open waters in Colombia, I had a lot of thoughts going thru my mind during the race, not worrying so much about anything else was a great feeling 👊🏻🤙🏼

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Store owner replied: So cool Adriana! Major congrats on the race and super happy to hear that Sharkbanz gave you an added boost. Keep enjoying those open water swims!

Customer photo review of FCS X Sharkbanz POD - Surf Shark Deterrent

I bought the sharkbandz for my son. He started Jr. Lifeguards this year. He has always been fascinated with sharks and his knowledge about them amazes me. When I was enrolling him into Jr. Lifeguards I had to sign a waiver because there was a fatal shark attack on the same beach in 2003. After I did a little investigating about the circumstances of that attack, I realized the shark was not to blame. We live on the central coast of California and have seen large great whites at our beaches. Although you always need to practice good situational awareness, Sharbandz gave me and my son piece of mind. I just wish that I would have bought the one with the wristband.

FCS X Sharkbanz POD - Surf Shark Deterrent

Store owner replied: Thanks so much for sharing Sara! And congrats to your son in the Jr. Lifeguards program / that's awesome. A lot of our team is based Central Coast too so we love supporting those youth crews and know exactly what you mean with situational awareness here and Great Whites. The POD can be a great choice for him as well because he can simply put in his board shorts (if they have a zipper or closed pocket). I'll reach out via email if you're still wanting the Sharkbanz as well (or for future).

Sharkbanz Fishing Reviews

Charter captains, fishermen, and spearfishermen highlight their Sharkbanz Fishing experience and use of the Zeppelin to protect their catch and provide security when in the water.

Capt. Billy Delph, Key West, FL | @DelphFishing

"A must-have in your saltwater arsenal"

"At first I was a huge skeptic, but after a lot of testing I figured out how to implement it most effectively, and I can honestly say it works very well in most sharky conditions. It's not like the sharks are casually going up and gently turning their heads. They're like BOOM, and turning away."

Watch NFL Legend Warren Sapp Land a Fish through a Real Sharknado

- Warren Sapp, NFL Pro Hall of Famer, Fisherman -- Stuart, FL (USA)

"SHARKS EVERYWHERE, AND THEN WOW - INSANE!"

NFL Hall of Famer and FL native, Warren Sapp, uses the Sharkbanz FIshing Zeppelin to fight back scores of hungry sharks at a wreck site off the coast of Stuart, FL. Also featured is Captain Scott Fawcett of Off the Chain charters: "I'm Sold!". Typical of the Jupiter / Stuart region, the sharks were so bad this day that as many as 40-50 sharks were present at just this one wreck (145 ft). Thanks to the Zeppelin, we were able to have a successful outing.

Capt. Chris Mendola, Key West, FL | @FAROUTCHARTERS

"Definitely helps avoid losing trophy Fish"

"Once you see that the Zeppelin works, like we did today where you have multiple sharks just turn off and shoot back down, it's a great feeling."

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