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Protect your catch and land more with fish with the Zeppelin, the world's first shark deterrent tackle. Using patented magnetic technology researched and tested by marine biologists on predatory shark species, Sharkbanz Fishing is proven to reduce the number of fish lost to sharks while targeting bottom dwelling fish species.
If you wade fish or spearfish, then use to provide additional catch security and shark safety.
Awarded 'Best of Category' (Terminal Tackle) - ICAST 2021
For full user tutorials and all best rigging practices, please review our Zeppelin Rigging Page.
User acknowledges that the Zeppelin is a deterrent to shark and ray interactions and that there is NO GUARANTEE of zero shark or ray interactions. User assumes all risk. User holds Mano LLC, (Sharkbanz), its employees, subsidiaries, distributors, retailers, contractors and all related parties harmless from all claims of injury or damage of any kind, be it personal or property.
Patented Magnetic Technology
Active Shark Deterrent Tackle
Does Not Deter Target Fish (Sharks & Rays Only)
Weight: 6.5 oz / 185 g * Substitute your Sinker *
No Batteries | No Charging *Always ON*
Easy to Rig and Fit your Style
Whether you prefer a chicken rig, paternoster inline, or prefer our "deployment" method (clipped to line after hook-up), the Zeppelin is designed to be versatile and still effective.
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Independently Tested & Verified
A study from the Australian Government (DPIRD, 2021) proves the effectiveness of Sharkbanz Fishing at reducing shark depredation and enabling fishermen to land more fish.
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Multiple Fishing Applications
The Zeppelin can be used to protect your catch when bottom fishing, wade fishing, and spearfishing. Similar to the tech, the ways to incorporate it are simple and effective.
Reviews From the FieldThe key to success is the placement of the device in relation to your catch.
Visit our Zeppelin Rigging page for the best methods/practices for maximizing effectiveness while minimizing device loss potential. Instructions are easy to follow and the device is simple to use.
Our rigging guidelines is essential reading before using the product.
Using patented magnetic technology researched and tested by marine biologists on predatory shark species, Sharkbanz Fishing tackle overwhelms a shark’s electroreception (sensitivity to electric fields), creating a highly unpleasant sensation that can stop the ocean’s Taxman in his tracks – protecting your catch, gear, and good time on the water. Sharkbanz Fishing tackle does not harm sharks or repel other fish, but it can repel stingrays, which also use electroreception, which is a huge benefit for wade fishing.
The Zeppelin is a proven shark deterrent technology based on years of research and product testing by marine biologists, fishermen, and the Sharkbanz team. Similar to other tackle gear, there are no outcome guarantees, but when used correctly, the Zeppelin is proven to reduce the occurrence of shark depredation (aka "getting sharked") and help enable fishermen to land more fish. Sharkbanz Fishing products can provide fisherman more time to land their catch and reduce catch & gear loss - offering new opportunities to bottom fish in areas previously unimaginable due to aggressive and conditioned sharks.
It’s important that you still diligently land your fish. Don’t simply let it hang out in a sharky area. Letting your catch soak may result in loss of gear and target fish. Keep it moving and land your fish! Longer fight times may allow shark habituation to occur. If positive results diminish, relocation may be necessary.
Special care should be taken with Sharkbanz Fishing tackle and sensitive boating equipment with compasses. If outside of its protective case, please ensure your Zeppelin is at least 24 inches (60 cm) distanced from your boat's GPS / compass equipment.
Placing your Zeppelin within 24 inches (60 cm) of the compass will cause the compass to display an inaccurate reading.
Avoid direct contact with any sensitive electronics (camera memory cards, hard drives, etc.) and Sharkbanz Technology, especially for prolonged periods of time.
Your Zeppelin (Sharkbanz.com only) purchase includes a unique heavy duty magneticially-shielded case that you should use to safely store your Zeppelin. When placed in its protective case, the Zeppelin will not damage sensitive electronic equipment.
As long as your Sharkbanz products are not exposed to temperatures over 140°F (60°C) for a significantly sustained period of time and the chassis is not physically damaged, then the magnetic technology will not lose its effectiveness.
Similar to other fishing gear, you can expect to replace your Sharkbanz Fishing gear from time to time should you lose a rig, but you should find excellent utility from your Zeppelin when you follow the correct uses and rigging guidelines.
If there is ever any Sharkbanz product issue, please contact us: connect@sharkbanz.com.
To prevent losing the Zeppelin to a snag, rig a lead below the device on lighter test. This way the additional lead will break off on the bottom structure and you won’t lose your Zeppelin. If you are using sinkers in conjunction with your Zeppelin, do not use steel sinkers. Use only lead or zinc sinkers when using the Zeppelin due to its magnetic properties.
We also highly recommend our Deployment method for rigging your Zeppelin to reduce the potential for loss. Visit our Rigging page to learn more.
Overall rating: 4.8 / 5 from 39 reviews.
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.
Sharkbanz Fishing - Zeppelin - Shark Deterrent Tackle
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!
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.
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.
Sharkbanz Fishing - Zeppelin - Shark Deterrent Tackle
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!
Been using it while wade fishing in the Laguna Madre bay south Texas area and so far no sharks around. Never have I encountered one out in the bay, however you can never be too safe out there. Better safe than sorry. I'll keep using it for peace of mind.
I put the Zeppelin on the top of my deep drop right right after loosing a fish and my right to a shark. The next fish that we brought up had the shark circling, but left the fish alone. It was amazing!
Have no idea we got plenty of black tip and bull sharks with this product very unsatisfied
The second one arrived…the first one somehow disappeared before it shipped. The company did not notice. Seems unintrusive. I would like to see hard, experiment based data behind the theory….not anecdotes.
I'm a wadefisherman on the coast of Texas. Bad problems with sharks attacking my bag. Haven't used it enough to give feedback. The Spring and Summrr will be the test
Sharkbanz Fishing - Zeppelin - Shark Deterrent Tackle
Store owner replied: We know how it can get down there, Ken! Appreciate you incorporating the Zeppelin for wade fishing. Best to attach to your fish bag to help keep sharks away.
Awesome addition to our wading equipment
Sharkbanz Fishing - Zeppelin - Shark Deterrent Tackle
Store owner replied: Love to hear it Brad - catch some!
no issues so far…
Sharkbanz Fishing - Zeppelin - Shark Deterrent Tackle
Store owner replied: Thanks Kerry - we wouldn't expect so but love to hear it all the same! Much appreciate your trust and support : ) Enjoy it out there!
Love the product.
Sharkbanz Fishing - Zeppelin - Shark Deterrent Tackle
Store owner replied: Thanks Kevin! Much appreciate your support and business / cheers!
Great products .
Sharkbanz Fishing - Zeppelin - Shark Deterrent Tackle
Store owner replied: Thanks for the review, Raul!
Been wade fishing twice, about 6 days Port O'Connor, haven't been bit by a shark or stepped on any stingrays, yet!
Sharkbanz Fishing - Zeppelin - Shark Deterrent Tackle
Store owner replied: Love to hear it / thanks Mike! Wishing you a great summer season.
Have not been bitten once! Thanks Sharkbanz
Designed primarily for fisherman, the zeppelin can be easily adapted to a paddleboard too. Since air acts a barrier to the electromagnetic field given off by a zeppelin, attaching it to the tail of a paddleboard with a long enough leader to drag the zeppelin in the water, or to the fin screw with a wonderbolt (if you still have one), the zeppelin will remain in the water. If attacked and knocked off your board from the front, beyond the reach of the magnetic field, a Sharkbanz 2 may be worn on the ankle.
Store owner replied: Thanks Bob and great use of both products! Couldn't have advised better ourselves : ) More and more folks are using the Zeppelin for this safety purpose - re SUP, kayak, wade fishing, etc. Especially since the Zeppelin is our most powerful deterrent product.
My kayak was attacked by a tiger shark in May of 2023. Luckily I managed to stay upright and didn't get hurt but I had my feet in the water and things could have been very bad if the shark had decided to go for my foot instead of hitting the kayak from the bow. I know use a Zepplin when my feet are gonna be in the water.
Sharkbanz Fishing - Zeppelin - Shark Deterrent Tackle
Store owner replied: Glad you're OK Scott and thanks for sharing! Smart thinking using the Zeppelin on the Kayak for added safety and deterrent field. We advise people to hang off front and/or back in areas where larger, predatory sharks like Tigers and Whites live - such as HI, CA, MA, FL, MA, and ME.
Great
It’s kept the sharks away from our Specks.
Store owner replied: Awesome Christopher! Keep us posted on your success @sharkbanz_fishing (instagram) or email at support@sharkbanz.com - and make sure you're keep up with all the latest best practice rigging strategies: https://www.sharkbanz.com/pages/rigging-fishing-zeppelin
Great product that works. I have it attached to my fishing donut and observed it deter incoming sharks.
Store owner replied: Awesome John - such a good use for the Zeppelin.
I watched successful video of Patrick Price of "Daymaker Charters" in Stuart, FL fish/catch with these without the snapper/grouper getting eaten by sharks. He tragically passed away from Covid a few months later leaving his young son and wife. His charter boat is still being used today, by another family friend Capt. I believe he promoted and marketed your product to many people. It would be great if you could/would reach out to his wife and send them some Zeppelin's. Just a thought of giving back to someone who gave so much, and I know helped out your Co. They actually named recently sunk wrecks in his name off of Stuart, FL. He did a lot of service to people in the Bahamas after those bad storms a couple years ago. Thank you.
I have one of these. Haven't lost a fish to a shark yet ... been on the same boat the same day maybe lost 3 fish to sharks without it .... Just saying I have got my money back in fish value already ... I'm gonna keep using mine until I lose it then straight back to the shop for another one. $100 on a tackle is just part of the fishing game. I use the shark bandz for spearing as well ... still have both legs so far too!
Deployed two off the boat in Exmouth last week over several days. Not one sharking in spots I'd given up on. Hooked 2 sharks when we didnt drop them. IMO they worked.
I am currently using Sharkbanz and Fishing Zepplin. I am extremely happy with the products and I am buying more to share with my friends
I am currently using Sharkbanz and Fishing Zepplin. I am extremely happy with the products and I am buying more to share with my friends
I am currently using Sharkbanz and Fishing Zepplin. I am extremely happy with the products and I am buying more to share with my friends
I am currently using Sharkbanz and Fishing Zepplin. I am extremely happy with the products and I am buying more to share with my friends
Shark took 1 of my Zeppelin, so am trying again to see if hopefully a 1 off.
I was a bit skeptical at first until I used it. Our first two grouper and 3 or 4 red snapper got eat in half by sharks. So I sent this down and didn't have a single shark eat afterwards. Pretty crazy and it made me a believer. We have had tons of redfish eaten lately and I'll be sending this down with the baits.
Worth every penny and not losing nearly as many fish!
I have fished with the Delph's before. This purchase is really because of their sponsorship of your products. I will try it out and tag Sharkbanz in my post. Thanks,
Item as described in the advertisement. Can't wait for weather to drop so it can be tried out.
Saw this product on a you tube video. My bf loves to fish so figured I'd get him this since his bday is coming up. Can't wait to see his face!
Ok, I thought this product was all hype but I was interested in giving it a try. I purchased two and went Amberjack fishing out of Venice, LA at one of my favorite spots that produces huge AJs. Problem with this spot is that the tax man (sharks) is always lurking to snatch your catch. We pull up to my fishing location and after losing 4 Amberjack to sharks, I said let's give the @sharkbanz sinker a shot. 5 minutes after first drop with sharkbanz, we hook up and pull our catch to the boat. Looking past the fish there was a dozen sharks bouncing off an invisible force field around or catch. It was the most remarkable thing I've ever seen. I was sold at the very moment but didn't want one fish to be the end result. So I sent another line down without the sharkbanz and sure enough, tax man got it. Dropped sharkbanz rig 3 more times and had the same results as the first drop with it rigged... all 3 fish landed with sharks circling to steal the catch but couldn't get closer than 4' to the catch. I'm still in shock with how well this works! If you are skeptical about this product, buy one and see for yourself how well it works. It's truly remarkable!
I've seen this device work, no smoke and mirrors here just tested results. Thumbs up.
I fish out of Bowen , nth qld , we have shoals out around Holbourn Island 30kms and out to the reef 70km , approx 50m depth . I read 30m or less but it really worked at the 50m depth , my mate got sharked twice before i looped it on my sinker and boom we were both pulling them up fairly casually as he was dropping close and around same time and praying for hook ups at same time . Seemed to have good distance or was sending the sharks elsewhere because he was getting them up also without the sharkbanz. I rerigged after losing mine and straight away got sharked , bugger wouldnt let go so cut 50m of braid . I use 100 lb leader with sinker on bottom and 2 rigs approx 30cm and 50cm up . Im thinking about trying the sharkbanz being on my braid before my leader , may stay on line if i get hit like last time but just not sure if will have the range to cover my fish . Other way is to run another line from join in braid to leader and have the banz tied to this also , again maybe a second chance of retrieval , just be awkward unhooking , baiting etc
Thanks I Hope know that I will be able to get some fish to bring home instead of heads.
Good stuff kept the sharks away while fishing
I live on Martha's Vineyard, Im a fisheries Ecologist. This is great white territory, and Ive reeled in heads of striped bass that were supposed to be 30+ lb fish (whole). Im looking forward to this product, and I have no doubt I will have an opportunity to see if this truly works.
Perfect gift for friend who swims and fishes in ocean.
