Mark Cuban is saying goodbye to Shark Tank after 15 seasons on the hit ABC reality show.
The 66-year-old entrepreneur appears in his final episode on May 16 at 8 p.m. EDT/PDT, which also serves as the Season 16 finale. In a May 15 post on X (formerly Twitter), Cuban summed up his departure simply: “It was time to move on.”
Cuban first appeared as a guest shark in Season 2 before officially joining the panel in Season 3 alongside Daymond John, Barbara Corcoran, Robert Herjavec, and Kevin O’Leary. Lori Greiner became a full-time shark in Season 4, and this season saw KIND Snacks founder Daniel Lubetzky join as a regular cast member, according to USA Today.
In his farewell episode, Cuban goes head-to-head with his fellow sharks one last time as they compete for standout investment deals, ending his run with a special sendoff.
In an email to USA TODAY, Cuban shared his respect for all his fellow sharks, acknowledging their hard work and determination. “They all worked their butts off to get where they are. They aren’t there by accident,” he said. However, he singled out Barbara Corcoran for special praise, noting her “advanced understanding of people.”
Mark Cuban, born on July 31, 1958, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a self-made billionaire, entrepreneur, and television personality. He demonstrated an entrepreneurial spirit early on, selling garbage bags door-to-door at age 12 to purchase basketball shoes. After attending the University of Pittsburgh, he transferred to Indiana University, where he earned a business degree. Post-graduation, Cuban moved to Dallas, Texas, and founded MicroSolutions, a computer consulting company, which he sold to CompuServe in 1990 for $6 million.
In 1995, Cuban co-founded Broadcast.com, an internet radio company, which was acquired by Yahoo! in 1999 for $5.7 billion in stock. This deal significantly increased his wealth. In 2000, he purchased the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks, transforming the team’s performance and leading them to an NBA Championship in 2011. Cuban became a household name through his role as a “shark” investor on ABC’s Shark Tank, joining the show in its second season in 2011. Over 15 seasons, he invested in numerous startups, contributing to the show’s success and popularity. In 2023, he announced his departure from the show after its 16th season.
Beyond entertainment and sports, Cuban has ventured into healthcare by launching the Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company in 2022, aiming to provide affordable generic medications. As of May 2025, his net worth is estimated at $5.7 billion. Cuban resides in Dallas with his wife, Tiffany Stewart, and their three children.
