TERROR: Dubai Mall's Glass in Giant Shark-Filled Aquarium Cracks

SHOCK: Dubai Mall's shark-filled aquarium glass cracks as people walk around the mall. Tank is home to 400 sharks and other species.

Terror as Dubai mall shark tank cracks. This comes on the heels of the tragic death of Dawn Brancheau, an experienced trainer at SeaWorld, by a killer whale, Tilikum. Dubai has been pushing the limits of innovation for a long time and it seems that the wheels are literally flying off. According to the Sun, a Dubai Mall official said that the viewing platform of a giant shark-filled aquarium, where the glass is 75cm thick has cracked.

The tank is located on the mall's ground floor. Witnesses said the crack in the glass was visible and a lot of water had leaked on the floor.

The tank, which is dubbed an "indoor ocean," is one of the largest in the world. It reportedly contains more than 33,000 living animals, from 85 species, including 400 sharks and stingrays, the Dubai Mall's website says. The mall, which was opened seven months ago, is operated by Emaar Properties.

Sorry, but there is a limit to the madness. Who wants to have a giant aquarium at a mall?

Photo credit: Dubai Mall giant indoor aquarium, REUTERS/Ahmed Jadallah