Water was seen leaking from a Dubai mall’s massive fish tank, which holds more than 2 million gallons of water and 33,000 captive sea creatures. According to the Dubai newspaper, “It is believed that a leak occurred in the 270-degree acrylic walk-through tunnel, but it was sealed quickly.”
Uh, anyone see Jaws 3-D?
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A surfer was been bitten by a shark just off Dubai’s Umm Suqeim beach (not too far from those fancy man-made islands). Australian Michael Geraghty needed stitches for the gash on his foot after the attack.
However, experts have told the public not to be alarmed as, although sightings of sharks are common in the Gulf, such attacks are extremely rare.
Geraghty was riding the waves on Saturday when he was pulled from his surfboard. When he looked down, he saw the blood in the water. He was taken to Rashid Hospital’s emergency department where doctors told him there were teeth marks around the big gash across the ball of his foot.
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According to the Khaleej Times, Sand Tiger sharks at the soon to open Dubai Mall Aquarium have killed at least 40 smaller reef sharks and have also been aggressive towards the staff. Divers carrying out tasks in the tank, have had their equipment damaged and experienced a few minor injuries due to the aggressive behavior of the sharks.
The aquarium features 33,000 marine animals and is due to open as part of the grand opening of the mall on October 30. Let’s hope there’s still some fish left…
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