The main “Sharks” on the U.S. version of Shark Tank today are a mix of long‑time originals and one newer full‑time investor.

Core Sharks (Season 17 era)

These are the primary investors viewers usually see in the Tank.

  • Kevin O’Leary – Often called “Mr. Wonderful,” known for tough deals, royalties, and blunt feedback.
  • Daymond John – Founder of FUBU, focuses heavily on branding, fashion, and consumer products.
  • Barbara Corcoran – Real estate mogul and early series regular, often backing scrappy founders and storytelling-heavy pitches.
  • Robert Herjavec – Tech and cybersecurity entrepreneur, usually drawn to technology and scalable platforms.
  • Lori Greiner – QVC and retail powerhouse, dubbed the “Queen of QVC,” great for inventions and mass‑market products.
  • Daniel Lubetzky – Founder of KIND Snacks, first new full‑time shark in over a decade, with a strong focus on mission‑driven consumer brands.

Recent Change: Mark Cuban’s Exit

For many years, Mark Cuban was one of the best‑known Sharks, but he stepped away as a full‑time investor after Season 16.

  • Season 16 featured a farewell focus on Cuban, and Season 17 continues without him as a core Shark.

Guest Sharks Showing Up Lately

In recent seasons the show has leaned heavily into rotating “guest Sharks,” often founders or celebrities with their own brands.

Some of the Season 17 guest names include:

  • Chip and Joanna Gaines (home and lifestyle empire)
  • Alexis Ohanian (Reddit cofounder, Seven Seven Six)
  • Kendra Scott (jewelry and lifestyle brand founder)
  • Michael Strahan (media personality and entrepreneur)
  • Allison Ellsworth (poppi cofounder, former contestant turned investor)
  • Fawn Weaver (Uncle Nearest whiskey founder)
  • Rashaun Williams (venture capitalist)

Quick historical note

Earlier in the show’s run, the panel also included:

  • Kevin Harrington (original Shark in early seasons, infomercial and product marketing pioneer)
  • Mark Cuban (billionaire tech and sports investor, long‑time anchor of the panel until his exit after Season 16).

TL;DR: If you tune into Shark Tank now, the regular Sharks you’ll most often see are Kevin O’Leary, Daymond John, Barbara Corcoran, Robert Herjavec, Lori Greiner, and Daniel Lubetzky, with a rotating bench of high‑profile guest Sharks each season.

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