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.

Lana S. 5/5 Verified July 31, 2026

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.

Matt P. 1/5 Verified July 31, 2026

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.

Kerry S. 5/5 Verified February 23, 2026

better safe than sorry

Bryan J. 5/5 Verified February 16, 2026

Fits great on my leash and it’s extremely solid so I don’t have to worry about it going anywhere.

Bryce B. 5/5 Verified January 5, 2026

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.

Alexis W. 5/5 Verified December 21, 2025

Nov 2025 Panama City Beach Florida

Clyde W. 5/5 November 24, 2025

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!

Reid S. 5/5 Verified September 25, 2025

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.

Kevin C. 5/5 Verified September 17, 2025

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.

William M. 5/5 Verified September 16, 2025

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.

Charles W. 5/5 Verified September 15, 2025

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.

Joe R. 5/5 Verified September 15, 2025

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

Andrew P. 5/5 Verified August 31, 2025

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

Allan L. 5/5 Verified August 17, 2025

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.

Hilal M. 5/5 Verified August 3, 2025

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!

Jeffrey K. 5/5 Verified May 15, 2025

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.

Flagler Surf S. 5/5 May 15, 2025

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 !

Fabio C. 5/5 Verified May 13, 2025

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.

Lucas H. 5/5 Verified April 29, 2025

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

Stephanie S. 5/5 Verified April 12, 2025

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.

Brian J. 5/5 Verified March 22, 2025

I feel more safe in the ocean

Christopher B. 5/5 Verified March 3, 2025

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. 😁 🏄‍♀️ 🌊

Ryne W. 5/5 Verified February 6, 2025

Keeps us feeling safe when in the ocean!

Stephanie S. 5/5 Verified January 27, 2025

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.

Ashlee P. 5/5 Verified January 23, 2025

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

Cyril O. 5/5 Verified January 12, 2025

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!

Junior F. 5/5 Verified January 7, 2025

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!

Jo S. 5/5 Verified January 5, 2025

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.

Lorelie C. 5/5 Verified November 28, 2024

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

Monika H. 5/5 October 14, 2024

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.

Joseph 4/5 October 9, 2024

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

Carol S. 5/5 Verified September 24, 2024

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!

Andy T. 5/5 September 7, 2024

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!!

Tia F. 5/5 August 23, 2024

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.

Karen R. 5/5 Verified August 20, 2024

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!

Danae B. 5/5 Verified August 19, 2024

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

Walter P. 5/5 Verified August 19, 2024

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

Amy C. 5/5 Verified August 15, 2024

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 👊🏻🤙🏼

Adriana E. 5/5 Verified August 14, 2024

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.

Sara C. 5/5 Verified August 13, 2024