Sharkbanz Fishing Zeppelin Shark Deterrent Tackle

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  • In short, the Sharkbanz Fishing Zeppelin is a shark deterrent that is proven to significantly reduce the number of fish lost to sharks when reeling them in from the depths. Without having to read into it, here's a few key features:

    • It's constantly on i.e. it works 24/7 without have to be turned on or off
    • It doesn't have a battery so there's no charging needed
    • It uses permanent high powered magnets to interfere with sharks' super sensitive electroreceptors
    • Sharkbanz do not harm sharks, fish, or any other marine life at all
    • They do not attract sharks at all either
    • Most importantly, they do not effect/repel fish

    Features & Specs:

    • Simple - no batteries, no charging, always active
    • Effective - thoroughly tested and based on proven science
    • Practical - can be used instead of a sinker, or alongside one
    • Depth rating - effective at any depth
    • Shark deterrent field range of 1-2m
    • TSA and airline travel-friendly
    • Magnetic shielded box for safe storage
    • Weight: 185g/6.5oz
    • Made from environmentally-friendly, biodegradable PLA materials

    How To Rig the Sharkbanz Zeppelin

    The Sharkbanz Fishing Zeppelin can be used alternatively to a sinker when bottom fishing/reef fishing, or in deeper waters/when there's more current it can be used alongside an extra sinker.

    For most effective results, tie the Zeppelin 45-60cm below where the fish's tail would be when you're reeling it up. So basically you create a 1-hook paternoster rig with your bait branching off from the mainline, and the weight used is the Sharkbanz Zeppelin rather than a standard sinker. Its smooth curved and hard design is as snag resistant as possible.

    If you're fishing deeper water or water with more current, you can tie a secondary sinker below the Sharkbanz Zeppelin for added weight, as the Zeppelin has holes either end and can be tied as an inline sinker.

     

    How the Sharkbanz Work

     

    Active Shark Deterrent

    Sharkbanz’ patented magnetic technology is the result of long-term scientific research and testing. Sharkbanz utilise powerful permanent magnets to create an effective shark deterrent that’s always on and require no batteries or charging. When sharks approach Sharkbanz, they detect the device’s strong electromagnetic field, which provides a sudden sensation that is thousands of times stronger than the signal produced by anything in a shark’s normal food chain. Consequently, sharks are deterred away from Sharkbanz. This cause and effect is analogous to having a bright light suddenly shined in your eyes in a dark room. You would not be hurt, but you would want to turn away.

    Shark's 6th Sense

    Sharks have the strongest electroreception (sensitivity to electrical fields) in the animal kingdom. They use this unique capability to navigate at night, when in murky water, and to hunt. Their electroreceptors (Ampullae of Lorenzini) and lateral line canals connect to the seawater by pores on their snouts and other zones of the head. When a fish swims, or even moves its gills, it creates a change in the surrounding geomagnetic field that sharks can detect with these electrically sensitive, gel-filled canals. Since the shark is tuned to be looking for very weak electromagnetic signals from its prey (heartbeats, muscle movements), this organ is highly sensitive. When encountered in the wild, the Sharkbanz field is exponentially greater than anything the animal will have experienced before and highly unpleasant. This tells the shark it is definitely not food.

    Do Sharkbanz affect other ocean species?

    The short answer: no. Sharkbanz do not attract Sharks, nor are they known to be detectable or harm any other ocean creatures such as fish, dolphins, sea turtles, or other ocean species. They also do not effect/repel fish species at all, as fish don't have the same electromagnetic receptors that sharks do, so to the fish it's nothing.

    Research & Testing

    Sharkbanz are the result of more than a decade's worth of testing and research on the effectiveness of magnetic technology used to deter various shark species.

    Since its scientific discovery over 10 years ago, the theory of permanent magnets functioning as shark deterrents has been extensively studied, researched and tested on a variety of shark species. Sharkbanz are the result of this R&D. Our company maintains constant contact and collaboration with the founders of this shark-repelling science, Dr. Eric Stroud and Dr. Patrick Rice of Shark Defense Technologies - the leaders in shark repellent technology.

    In research trials conducted in Exmouth Australia, our fishing products exhibited an 84% reduction in hooked fish lost to sharks, compared to local daily depredation (sharked) averages. Our team is dedicated to research and product testing, and we will continue to work with captains worldwide to further evidence results and data.

    Videos & Testimonials

    Captain Billy Delph - Delph Fishing, Key West, Florida

    "At first I was a huge skeptic, but after a lot of testing I figured out how to implement it most effectively, and I can honestly say it works very well in most sharky conditions. Definitely a must have in your saltwater arsenal."

    It's not like the sharks are casually going up and gently turning their heads. They're like BOOM and turning away.

    Captain Chris Mendola - Far Out Fishing, Key West, Florida

    "The Zeppelin definitely helps open up some new areas and helps avoid losing trophy fish. It could be a fish or two that makes a charter, and I think with this device it helps make it possible."

    "Once you see that the Zeppelin works like we did today where you have multiple sharks just turn off and shoot back down, it's a great feeling."

    Model Weight Price
    Sharkbanz Fishing Zeppelin Shark Deterrent Tackle 185g/6.5oz $99.95
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    Standard shipping - 1-6 business days

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    Available up to 3 days after receiving your order provided that all products are unused and they're still in their original condition and packaging.

    For change-of-mind returns:

    • All return costs are paid by the buyer
    • Original shipping costs are non-refundable

    See the full returns and refunds policy here.

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