35 “Shark Tank” Secrets That’ll Make You Never Want To Pitch A Product…Ever

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Robert Herjavec and Kevin O’Leary initially appeared on the Canadian Dragon’s Den before getting cast on Shark Tank.

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In Season 1 of the show, viewership was low — Daymond John even claims it was “on the verge of being canceled.” Ratings spiked in Season 2, when Mark Cuban joined the cast (initially as a guest Shark).

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According to former contestant Dave Vasen, you only get one take to do your pitch — no reshoots allowed. “If you mess up, you mess up. If it goes off course, tough luck. No do-overs.”