Sharkbanz Shark Deterrent

Product Description

Sharkbanz are a fun, easy way to add peace of mind to the everyday ocean swim, surf, or snorkel, but make no mistake: the science is real. We enlisted the services of renowned shark experts, marine biologists Dr. Eric Stroud and Dr. Patrick Rice. The two scientists founded Shark Defense almost 15 years ago, and are now the leading researchers in shark repellent technology. Sharkbanz use special patented magnetic technology to deter sharks from attacking people. Most shark attacks occur in murky, shallow waters off the coast where there are a high number of swimmers and sharks sharing the same space. In this environment, sharks rely heavily on their electro-receptors instead of their eyes to "see" what's around them. They possess the most sensitive electro-magnetic sense of all known animals, and use it to judge distance, shape, and even the heart rate of other animals near them. Most of the time, sharks get it right and leave people alone. Sometimes when relying on their electro-receptors, a curious shark may bite a person in order to figure out what he or she is. These unprovoked "hit and run" attacks are the most common type, and Sharkbanz are an excellent defense against them. As the shark approaches a person wearing Sharkbanz, magnetic waves coming from the band disrupt its electro-receptors and it quickly turns away. The experience for the shark is, "like a person suddenly shining a very bright light in your eyes in a dark room, and its not pleasant", according to Dr. Stroud. To see video of some of our tests, visit our media page at sharkbanz.com/media/ While there is no 100% guarantee against an attack, Dr Rice says that by wearing Sharkbanz, the risk is significantly reduced. There's a fine line between bravery and stupidity, so don't cross it and provoke a shark by attempting to test this technology yourself. They are wild animals and don't take kindly to people with bad manners. Respect the animals and they will respect you.

Features

• Proven Shark Deterrent - Protect yourself from sharks - Peace of mind
• Patented Magnetic Tech
• Universal Fit - for ankles and wrists 5 - 14 inches
• Durable and Secure
• No batteries - No Charging Required

Top Reviews

Excellent customer service
by Diane Ching (4 out of 5 stars)
March 7, 2017

Excellent customer service!! My husband and I purchased shark banz for surfing and diving. We noticed the back of the magnet started to crack and the inner contents were pushing through the back after about 1 year of regular use. We contacted the company and they responded immediately. We received a coupon code to replace our current bands for free (we only paid for the shipping). We were upgraded to the newer shark banz which are very soft and comfortable and they have a nice color selection. We are very happy with our purchases and would definitely purchase them again!! I gave 4 instead of 5 stars only because our first ones malfunctioned but again, the customer service was excellent!!!
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Disappointed
by Mike (1 out of 5 stars)
November 12, 2015

I got 2 banz in 2/15. Worn them once in 3/15 and this week while in Curaçao. Completely rinsed in fresh water and stored in original case. Just discovered the magnets are falling out of the band itself. I will be contacting Amazon and shark banz for a refund/ replacement!
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Great Shark protection
by Robert A. Fletcher (5 out of 5 stars)
August 20, 2016

Had a nasty Bull shark encounter, it bumped me on the right cafe as I was spear fishing. Over the past few months we had seen more Bulls etc. Got the band and have had no shark encounters for over a month. Great mental safety too.

bob fletcher, Florida keys
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Works... Not Shark Bait yet.
by Califdaze (5 out of 5 stars)
November 26, 2017

Seems to work,... haven't been eaten by a shark yet.
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Satisfied customer
by Alan (4 out of 5 stars)
September 16, 2016

It does appear that this product actually repels shark. It is a regular event in the Gulf Of Mexico off tampa Florida to encounter overly friendly shark. The first time a bull shark came in close and wanted the fish that I had speared he turned his head about five feet away and swam away. This happened four more time over the next two months. Each time the shark jerked it's head to the side almost like they ran into and invisible wall. I don't think it was my imagination. I have had many chose shark encounters throughout the years and I have never scene a shark change his mind and give up on a bloody fish. I told a friend about my encounter and he wanted to try it out for himself. He returned my Sharkbanz along with a good story. His experience was very similar to my own. He told me about an aggressive shark speeding toward him and quickly changing direction when encountering the field given off by the Sharkbanz. Light weight and easy to dive with. Good product.
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Low Grade Rubber Material
by Tatsunosuke Ueda (1 out of 5 stars)
November 13, 2015

This manufacturer uses Low Grade Rubber Material. It broke right after I use it first time (only 2 hour surf session). They should use better raw material, OEM factory and conduct more durability testing before sell this to customer. I am not sure about its performance against shark though
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Felt like a big nerd but so worth it
by Amazon Customer (5 out of 5 stars)
June 22, 2017

Maybe it's a placebo effect, but I wore it in the gulf and swam for hours without anxiety. I watched wayyyy too much shark week and used to be afraid.Felt like a big nerd but so worth it.
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Still alive, not shark attacks, so I got that going for me.
by BeachTime (5 out of 5 stars)
October 3, 2019

Does it work? Not sure, but I still have all my arms and legs.
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Piece of mind!
by Kristina (5 out of 5 stars)
October 19, 2016

Well I didn't get bite my a shark and neither did my husband. It gave me piece of mind when swimming in the ocean.
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Junk
by Jay (1 out of 5 stars)
August 17, 2018

Don't expect it to last.

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