17 Strangest Shark Tank Products
You know how Shark Tank usually showcases brilliant inventions and million-dollar ideas? Well, not always. Sometimes entrepreneurs walk into that tank with products so weird that even the Sharks can't hide their confusion. These aren't your typical success stories – they're the pitches that made everyone wonder what the heck was going through these people's minds.
Over the years, we've seen some truly bizarre stuff. Here's a list of 17 of the strangest products that ever graced the Shark Tank stage.
Wake 'n Bacon
This guy actually invented an alarm clock that cooks bacon to wake you up. You'd stick a frozen piece of bacon in this contraption before bed, and it would cook it right when your alarm went off. The smell was supposed to get you out of bed faster than any annoying beeping sound.
Squirrel Boss
Pat Boone's grandson came up with a bird feeder that literally flings squirrels away when they try to steal the bird food. It spins around like a carnival ride whenever a squirrel jumps on it. Watching squirrels get dizzy might be entertaining, but the Sharks weren't convinced enough people had serious squirrel problems to make this profitable.
ManGrate
These were cast iron grill inserts marketed specifically to men who wanted to cook 'like cavemen.' The whole pitch was dripping with over-the-top masculine energy – apparently regular grills weren't manly enough anymore. The product itself wasn't terrible, but the marketing made it seem like women weren't allowed to use grills.
The Bumper Jumper
Someone thought it would be brilliant to create exercise equipment that lets you bounce up and down on car bumpers. Yes, you read that right – this thing encouraged people to jump on vehicles for fitness. The Sharks immediately started thinking about lawsuits and damaged cars, which probably wasn't the reaction the entrepreneur was hoping for.
Spray-on Mud for Kids
While most parents spend their days trying to keep kids clean, this entrepreneur decided to sell dirt in a bottle. Parents could literally spray mud on their children instead of letting them find it naturally outside. The Sharks couldn't wrap their heads around paying money for something that's free in every backyard.
The Cat Exercise Wheel
Picture a hamster wheel, but make it six feet tall and designed for house cats. This massive contraption was supposed to help indoor cats stay fit by running inside a giant wheel. Most cats would probably just stare at it and walk away, which is exactly what some of the Sharks wanted to do too.
Cougar Energy
This energy drink targeted older women using the whole 'cougar' stereotype. The marketing was pretty questionable, and the Sharks weren't buying into the idea that older women needed their own special energy drink. Regular energy drinks apparently work just fine regardless of age or gender.
The Ionic Ear
Here's where things got really weird – this entrepreneur wanted people to surgically implant Bluetooth devices directly into their ears. Like, actual surgery for a hands-free phone experience. The Sharks looked genuinely disturbed by the idea of elective surgery just to avoid wearing regular earbuds.
EZ VIP
These folks wanted to start a business where they'd pay people to stand in lines for other people. Customers would hire line-standers to wait at popular restaurants or events. The logistics alone made the Sharks' heads spin, not to mention that most places don't even allow this kind of thing.
Wine & Design
This wasn't your typical paint-and-sip class. These entrepreneurs wanted to create elaborate art experiences with multiple courses, expensive wine pairings, and fancy materials. The Sharks thought they were overthinking what people actually want from a casual painting night out.
Foot Fairy
Imagine getting a pedicure, but the person doing it is dressed like a fairy and telling you magical stories. That's exactly what this service offered – foot care with a full theatrical performance. The costumes and storytelling seemed like unnecessary complications to what should be a straightforward beauty service.
Original Man Candle
These candles were supposed to smell like manly things, but they took it way too far. We're talking scents like sweaty gym clothes and motor oil. The Sharks couldn't figure out why anyone would want their house to smell like a locker room, even as a joke.
Throx
The idea was simple – sell socks in packs of three instead of two since people always lose one in the laundry. Sounds logical until you realize you're paying more for three socks than two, and you'll still end up with mismatched pairs when you lose different socks from different packages.
Hamboard
These were basically skateboards the size of surfboards, designed to feel like surfing on land. The problem was they were so huge that you couldn't take them anywhere or store them easily. The Sharks appreciated the craftsmanship but questioned where people were supposed to actually use these monsters.
Coffee Meets Bagel Dating App
This dating app eventually became pretty successful, but their Shark Tank pitch was a mess. The name made no sense, and the founders couldn't clearly explain how their app was different from all the other dating apps out there. The confusing presentation overshadowed what was actually a decent idea.
ReadeRest
This was a tiny magnetic clip designed to hold your reading glasses on your shirt when you're not wearing them. It solved a problem that most people handle just fine by putting their glasses down somewhere. The Sharks weren't convinced that eyeglass storage was keeping anyone up at night.
I Want to Draw a Cat for You
This wasn't even really a business – it was just some guy who would draw simple cat pictures and mail them to people for five bucks each. While it's kind of charming in a weird way, the Sharks couldn't see how drawing cats could turn into anything more than beer money.
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