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Surf Skull Secures $50K Investment on Shark Tank

11/14/2025

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Davon Larson and Paul Huang, Santa Cruz surfers, secured a $50,000 investment for 20% equity in Surf Skull on Shark Tank with Daniel Lubetzky, a water sports investor.
Surf Skull disguises a helmet as a bucket hat to protect heads without sacrificing style, inspired by Larson's Baja injury.
Since launch two years ago, Surf Skull has generated $100,000 in sales.
The helmet retails for $75, with production costs at $10–$12.

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Story summary

Davon Larson and Paul Huang, Santa Cruz surfers, secured a $50,000 investment for 20% equity in Surf Skull on Shark Tank with Daniel Lubetzky, a water sports investor.
Surf Skull disguises a helmet as a bucket hat to protect heads without sacrificing style, inspired by Larson's Baja injury.
Since launch two years ago, Surf Skull has generated $100,000 in sales.
The helmet retails for $75, with production costs at $10–$12.