17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Why is Mark Cuban leaving ‘Shark Tank' after 15 seasons?
After 15 seasons on ABC's hit reality series
Shark Tank
, billionaire entrepreneur
Mark Cuban
is saying goodbye. His final appearance airs May 16 at 8 p.m. EDT/PDT, coinciding with the Season 16 finale.
'It was time to move on,' Cuban, 66, wrote on X (formerly Twitter) on May 15.
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Cuban joined Shark Tank as a guest in Season 2 before becoming a full-time shark in Season 3, alongside Daymond John, Barbara Corcoran, Robert Herjavec, and Kevin O'Leary. Lori Greiner joined in Season 4, and Daniel Lubetzky of KIND Snacks became a full-time shark in the latest season.
In his final episode, Cuban competes one last time for investment opportunities and shares an emotional farewell.
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Why He's Leaving
The main reason for Cuban's exit? Family.
'My kids are teenagers, and I want to spend more time with them,' Cuban told People in October. The show's summer shooting schedule clashed with back-to-school time — a moment he doesn't want to miss. 'Now that they're teenagers, they aren't waiting for Dad at all.'
Cuban and his wife, Tiffany Stewart, have three children: Alexis, Alyssa, and Jake.
What's Next?
Cuban may be off the Shark Tank set, but he's far from done. He still holds a minority stake in the Dallas Mavericks and remains active in team operations. After the team landed the top pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, Cuban posted 'Unreal' and 'Let's go Mavs' on X.
He also continues to focus on his health venture, the Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company, which aims to lower prescription drug prices by eliminating middlemen.
Mark Cuban's departure marks the end of an era for Shark Tank — and a new chapter for one of its most influential sharks.
FAQs: Mark Cuban's Exit from Shark Tank
1. Why is Mark Cuban leaving Shark Tank?
Cuban is stepping away to spend more time with his family, particularly his teenage children. The show's shooting schedule in June and September conflicts with their school calendar.
2. When is Mark Cuban's final Shark Tank episode?
His final appearance airs on May 16 at 8 p.m. EDT/PDT, which also serves as the Season 16 finale.
3. What was Mark Cuban's worst investment on Shark Tank?
Cuban cites Breathometer, a smartphone breathalyzer, as his worst investment. The company was later investigated by the FTC for misleading claims and had to refund all customers.
4. Will Mark Cuban still be involved with the Dallas Mavericks?
Yes. Although he sold the majority stake, Cuban retains a minority ownership in the Mavericks and continues to be involved in the team's operations.
5. What is Mark Cuban doing after Shark Tank?
Beyond family time, Cuban is focused on his health startup — the Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company, which aims to reduce drug prices by eliminating markups and middlemen.
