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Sharkbanz Journal

We use our blog space to highlight our latest brand and product news, powerful customer testimonials, important shark deterrent research, and helpful ocean safety recommendations.

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Sharkbanz Zeppelin Wins Best Tackle at ICAST 2021

Sharkbanz Zeppelin Wins Best Tackle at ICAST 2021

Ground-breaking product thwarts shark depredation and keeps the “Taxman” at bay.    Touching down in Florida for the 64th annual International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades’ (ICAST...
Sharkbanz Launches 'Sharkbanz Fishing' Product Line

Sharkbanz Launches 'Sharkbanz Fishing' Product Line

Sharkbanz Fishing is the evolution of our proven shark deterrent technology and a payback to the fishermen who share our vision for more abundant, sustainable fisheries. The Zeppelin is proven to ...
President Obama wears Sharkbanz during Hawaii vacation

President Obama wears Sharkbanz during Hawaii vacation

Some good news to start 2020! While vacationing with his family in his former home state of Hawaii, President Obama was spotted wearing Sharkbanz for an SUP session. Our team was super excited a fe...
Sharkbanz named GEAR OF YEAR 2019 by Men's Journal

Sharkbanz named GEAR OF YEAR 2019 by Men's Journal

We're proud to be included in this year's 'Gear of the Year' by Men's Journal - one of our favorites for a cross-section of health, fitness, gear, and travel. It sounds like how we view Sharkbanz!
"It bolted out of the area". Great White Testimonial - Seaside, Oregon

"It bolted out of the area". Great White Testimonial - Seaside, Oregon

Our team recently received the following email testimonial from one of our dedicated customers based in Portland, OR.  We're thankful we were able to help Michael stay safe that day and remain acti...
Proud to Partner with Warrior Surf Foundation (CNN Heroes)

Proud to Partner with Warrior Surf Foundation (CNN Heroes)

Sharkbanz, the company dedicated to keeping ocean enthusiasts safe from sharks, has teamed up with the Warrior Surf Foundation whose mission is to “enhance the psychological and physical well-being...
Sharkbanz Releases New Testing Data and Video Footage

Sharkbanz Releases New Testing Data and Video Footage

CHARLESTON, S.C., June 27, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Sharkbanz (Mano LLC), the affordable, wearable shark deterrent has released new testing data and video footage demonstrating the effectiveness of t...
Sharkbanz Featured on the Discovery Channel

Sharkbanz Featured on the Discovery Channel

The Sharkbanz Team had the opportunity to re-visit our favorite testing grounds in the Bahamas to carry-out and film some of our most rigorous series of tests to date.  In a variety of experiments ...
Why Are We Afraid of Sharks? There's a Scientific Explanation.

Why Are We Afraid of Sharks? There's a Scientific Explanation.

Why are people afraid of sharks? "The question implies they shouldn't be," says David Ropeik, a consultant on risk perception and author of the book How Risky Is It, Really? Why Our Fears Don't...