Shark Tank · Season 8 · Aired February 10, 2017
Shark Tank Season 8, Episode 16 Products
4 pitches, 3 deals and $525K invested on air. Here's every product from the episode, what the founders asked for, what they got and where they are now.
Episode at a glance
- 💰 Biggest deal: Fire Fighter Turn Out Bags, $250K for 50% with Lori Greiner.
- 🦈 Sharks who invested: Robert Herjavec, Lori Greiner.
- 📍 Where they are now: 2 of 4 companies are confirmed still operating or were acquired (checked November 2026).
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Pitch 1
Tranquilo
DealAcquiredTranquilo is a portable vibrating mat designed to calm crying babies by simulating motion and soothing sound.
Now: Bought by Baby Boom Consumer Products, a division of The Betesh Group, in November 2018.
- Asked
- $100K for 10%
- Result
- $200K for 15%
- Shark
- Robert Herjavec
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Pitch 2Doc Spartan
DealStill in businessDoc Spartan makes an all-natural first aid ointment for cuts, scrapes, burns and skin irritation.
- Asked
- $75K for 15%
- Result
- $75K for 25%
- Shark
- Robert Herjavec
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Pitch 3
Peaceful Fruits
No dealStatus unconfirmedPeaceful Fruits makes natural fruit snacks using acai and other whole fruits without added sugar.
- Asked
- $75K for 20%
- Result
- No deal
- Shark
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Pitch 4
Fire Fighter Turn Out Bags
DealOut of businessFire Fighter Turn Out Bags makes bags made from used gear worn by firefighters.
Now: Founder Niki announced on February 15, 2021 that she was closing the business to spend more time with her family.
- Asked
- $250K for 33%
- Result
- $250K for 50%
- Shark
- Lori Greiner
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Frequently asked questions
What products were on Shark Tank Season 8 Episode 16?
The pitches were Tranquilo, Doc Spartan, Peaceful Fruits and Fire Fighter Turn Out Bags.
Who got a deal on Shark Tank Season 8 Episode 16?
Tranquilo (Robert Herjavec), Doc Spartan (Robert Herjavec) and Fire Fighter Turn Out Bags (Lori Greiner) made deals.
When did Season 8 Episode 16 air?
It first aired on February 10, 2017.