Metal Shark Boats Email Format
ShipbuildingLouisiana, United States201-500 Employees
Metal Shark Boats is a Louisiana-based shipbuilder focused on advanced craft for critical missions, serving military and first‑responder customers worldwide. The company is located in Jeanerette, Louisiana, at 6814 East Admiral Doyle Drive, and employs 201-500 people. Over its roughly two-decade history, Metal Shark has produced well over 2,000 vessels, including 500 boats for the U.S. Navy and 600 for the U.S. Coast Guard, along with additional units for partner nation militaries and other first responders. The firm has developed unmanned and autonomous operations, including the launch of a High-Speed Maneuverable USV and collaborations to integrate autonomous and sensor-processing capabilities. In January 2026, Magnet Defense LLC acquired Metal Shark, and the company is described as a Magnet Defense company.