Functionality Mistakes Throughout History That Were Way Too Expensive to Fix

In 2010, Dubai faced a terrifying moment when its large aquarium started leaking, prompting an urgent evacuation of both the aquarium and an adjacent shopping center. Housing hundreds of sharks and 33,000 marine animals, the potential for disaster was huge.

Dubai’s aquarium, an ‘indoor ocean’ established in 2008, experienced leakage due to panel joint weaknesses. Swift action by the maintenance team averted catastrophic damage, saving both millions in costs and the lives of thousands of sea creatures.