Shark Tank in China Mall Fails

[rrasco]

Ouch. Looks like there were 15 injuries and none of the livestock survived. :( Tank was only 2 years old, that ain't right.

http://www.advancedaquarist.com/blog/giant-chinese-shark-aquarium-blows-out-injures-15

[Paul28]

ahhh poor Turtles and sharks

[allan]

Man, I feel their pain!!!

Well... Maybe not the full scope of their pain. On the phone, what happened?


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[Europhyllia]

the 10" thick glass shards are impressive. Poor critters.

[allan]

It exploded?


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[allan]

Wow, I thought I had it hard.


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[rrasco]

I found a video.

http://www.mysanantonio.com/ndnvideo/?freewheel=90002&sitesection=mysanantonio_loc_non_sty&VID=24077802

[Europhyllia]

wow. so lucky none of the people right in front got killed!

[rrasco]

More info:


Last week, we reported on the catastrophic failure of a 33.5 ton aquarium (http://www.advancedaquarist.com/blog/giant-chinese-shark-aquarium-blows-out-injures-15) installed in a popular Shanghai shopping mall; The main 21 x 3 meter viewing panel was installed facing the outdoor walkway of the Nanjing Road Pedestrian Mall, one of the busiest shopping streets in the world. The aquarium contained sharks, sea turtles, and other marine life.


On December 18, 2012, the acrylic glass panel unexpectedly blew out, injuring 16 people and killing all the livestock. Chinese investigators now believe the acrylic glass was compromised after two years of exposure to sunlight/UV and seasonal temperature changes, including very cold weather.


I have to say: It's absolutely mind-boggling that no one considered thermal and UV exposure when planning and constructing this massive aquarium.



http://www.advancedaquarist.com/blog/investigators-report-on-probable-cause-for-giant-chinese-shark-tank-failure