Pre War Underwater Aquarium Plans, 1936

Thu, Aug 14, 2008

For centuries we humans have held a morbid fascination of sharks. They’re elusive, intriguing and terrifying all at the same time. We’re enamoured by them. So it’s no surprise that this image has been unearthed for plans of a huge submarine shark observatory, from Science and Mechanics Magazine.

Shark Aquarium

Check out their design; it offers much more freedom to roam than today’s aquarium enclosures. Maybe today’s underwater designers will take note and produce something similar. Although, seeing the sharp toothed critters in their own habitat is way better, if you’re game enough.

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