Product Review

Sharkbanz are an 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.