Shark Tank · Season 8 · Aired November 18, 2016
Shark Tank Season 8, Episode 9 Products
4 pitches, 2 deals and $370K 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: PupBox, $250K for 15% with Robert Herjavec.
- 🦈 Sharks who invested: Robert Herjavec, Daymond John.
- 📍 Where they are now: 4 of 4 companies are confirmed still operating or were acquired (checked November 2026).
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Pitch 1PupBox
DealAcquiredPupBox is a monthly subscription box for new puppy owners, tailored to the dog's age, size and breed.
Now: Bought by Petco in November 2017, then sold by Petco to FabFitFun in March 2024.
- Asked
- $250K for 10%
- Result
- $250K for 15%
- Shark
- Robert Herjavec
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Pitch 2Barbell Apparel
No dealStill in businessBarbell Apparel makes men's jeans and clothing tailored for athletic builds, with stretchy fabrics and more room in the thighs.
- Asked
- $500K for 5%
- Result
- No deal
- Shark
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Pitch 3ENERGYbits
No dealStill in businessENERGYbits makes tablets of spirulina algae intended as a nutritional supplement.
- Asked
- $500K for 5%
- Result
- No deal
- Shark
- -
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Pitch 4Line Cutterz
DealStill in businessLine Cutterz makes a ring worn on the finger with a small built-in blade for cutting fishing line.
- Asked
- $120K for 20%
- Result
- $120K for 33%
- Shark
- Daymond John
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Frequently asked questions
What products were on Shark Tank Season 8 Episode 9?
The pitches were PupBox, Barbell Apparel, ENERGYbits and Line Cutterz.
Who got a deal on Shark Tank Season 8 Episode 9?
PupBox (Robert Herjavec) and Line Cutterz (Daymond John) made deals.
When did Season 8 Episode 9 air?
It first aired on November 18, 2016.