This underwater drone uses 6 propellers to freely move in any direction

Dubbed the SHARK, this waterborne drone is designed to dominate its environment by moving rapidly in any direction, much like its predator inspiration. The ROV (remotely operated vehicle) uses a novel arrangement of 6 propellers in a 3×3 formation that gives it better control underwater, allowing it to not just move forward or backward, but also move up and down with equal agility and even perform complex maneuvers like twisting and flipping in mid-water. “The six propellers enable free and stable motion, posture, and water depth maintenance,” says the designer.

Designer: JK Design

Made to explore the deep sea, the SHARK has a build that seems more robust and rugged than most. Its outer enclosure is simultaneously aerodynamic as well as robust, with the demeanor of a shark that’s swift yet imposing.

The front of the drone houses its camera array, sporting multiple smaller lenses and sensors for obstacle avoidance and environment scanning, and a larger primary lens for research and documentation. The drone is operated remotely by divers who can use it to explore areas that aren’t safe for humans to venture into. The remote control also sends back video transmission of what the SHARK sees, letting the pilot navigate it more efficiently.

A look at the drone’s underlying chassis, which features 6 propellers that can rotate 90° to face upwards or forwards.

The black body and the fins give the drone its shark-like demeanor

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Surfboard Shark Bite Writing Desk: You’re Gonna Need A Bigger Desk

You know what your beach-themed office is missing? A surfboard desk with a shark bite out of it. Well, don’t worry, because Lunar Lounge Design on Etsy has you covered with this $950 handmade shark bite surfboard desk. I can already hear police chief Martin Brody and marine biologist Matt Hooper arguing with the mayor to close the beaches for the 4th of July weekend.

Constructed of 5/8″ MDF (medium-density fiberboard), each surfboard desk stands 29″ tall, 63″ long, and 23″ inches wide. The board’s fin is removable, and the legs fold down for easy storage or transportation. It’s finished with automotive paint and four layers of clearcoat and comes standard in lemon yellow with a frost white accent stripe, although custom color options are available. I want mine seafoam green with blood splatter!

I can’t think of a more perfect desk for writing the next great ocean-themed blockbuster like Jaws. Honestly, I can’t think of a more perfect desk, period. It checks off all the boxes, provided the only box is ‘surfboard desk with shark bite’. I must have one for every room of the house.

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Cartoon Shark Wall Desk: You’re Gonna Need A Bigger Boat

Remember the first time you saw Jaws? How long did it take before you felt safe going back to the beach? Because I saw it thirty years ago and still haven’t been back. Enter the whimsical shark desk from Cilek, a much less menacing-looking shark than Bruce (the shark from Jaws, named by Steven Spielberg after his lawyer, Bruce Ramer).

The Shark desk costs $540 on Amazon (affiliate link), measures 40″W x 62″H x 24″D, has eyes that can roll around in their sockets, and an upper set of teeth illuminated with LEDs inside. You know, just like a real shark.

So now the next time you tell your teacher your pet shark ate your homework you can both have a good laugh about it before she fails you and you have to go to summer school. I can’t even remember how many times I went to fifth grade, but it was more than third grade, I know that.

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This airship can study the skies while distributing WiFi to cities

There’s quite a case to make for airships in today’s day and age (or blimps/zeppelins as they’re called). They don’t need an airport or a runway, they’re great at cruising the skies, and make wonderful research vessels. In fact, Amazon’s even planning on deploying one of them in the skies to help bring their warehouses to the skies, eliminating the need to worry about real estate. Maform’s airship, titled the S.H.A.R.K. takes to the skies to help achieve a number of activities, from research to service-providing. The S.H.A.R.K. breaks down water into hydrogen and oxygen, using those gases to achieve buoyancy, while the energy needed to break the water molecules down comes from solar-power, thanks to the presence of multiple panels on the airship’s upper surface. Yes, the airship DOES somewhat look like the animal it’s named after, no I’m not going to make a Sharknado reference even though I really want to.

The S.H.A.R.K. has multiple uses, allowing it to utilize its aerial position to study topologies, scanning cities from above, to monitoring the skies and even the edge of our atmosphere. Based on its height, it can either hover directly above cities, providing them with services like network coverage and Wi-Fi, or can scan its surroundings for atmospheric changes… you know, just in case a *ahem* tornado were to brew.

Designer: Maform Design Studio for Endrödi Aircraft

Grab Shark’s IQ self-emptying robot vacuum for $170 off at Wellbots

Want to get a robot vacuum cleaner for Mother’s Day, or just to keep things tidy for yourself? It might be a good time to shop. Wellbots is selling Shark’s IQ robovac with a self-emptying base for $429, or $170 off, through both a $150 immediate disc...

The wireless shark hair dryer is a fin-tastic conceptual design!

This conceptual wireless shark fin hair dryer was designed for children but I will happily admit that I would love to have one too! Usually, children are not allowed to use hair dryers by themselves because the wires can be dangerous, so a wireless hair dryer with a playful form can solve that issue for us. Wires can also endanger adults so I am declaring this to be a universal design, bring on the shark fins…I meant fans.

The dryer’s ergonomic build is based on the form of an actual shark fin. The shark fin is the dryer and the wireless charging pad has been shaped to form waves – despite not being based on a more joyful fish like the clownfish, the shark fin and waves evoke a sense of childhood nostalgia. The front of the handle has a switch that allows the user to adjust the heat between two levels and also a function that enables a cool blast of air to set your style. There are three glowing lights on the rear side of the handle which indicate when the dryer is on and what battery level it is at. A simple lightning motif on the base marks where the charging cord should go when the wireless device battery is running low. The minimal design and muted colors appeal to users of all age groups.

The ridges of the ‘waves’ base seamlessly blend with the dryer when at rest giving it the look we all recognize from movies, books, and aquariums – the peeking fin! This wireless shark fin hair dryer is a classic innovative product that everyone is bound to love. Anyone else’s brain singing baby shark?

Designer: Sangheum Park

 

This great white ‘sharkener’ is on a special diet of blunt pencils…

Get over your fear of sharks and creative blocks because the Great Write (clever name alert) is here to keep your mind running and your pencils pointy! A rather fun take on your regular sharpener, this awesome jawsome shark-inspired tool puts its mind and mouth to business, neatly sharpening your sketching and coloring pencils. Where do the shavings go?? Why right out the other end!

Designer: Fred

Shark Tea Bags: We’re Gonna Need a Bigger Cup!

Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the kitchen and pour yourself a soothing cup of tea… dammit, sharks. Yes, Daisho Suisan’s awesome tea bag looks like an angry shark floating in your tea cup.

Not only does this shark look like he’s ready to take a bite out of your pinky while you daintily hold your tea cup, there’s blood in the water. Well, actually, there’s a blend of rosehips and hibiscus which create a deliciously red-colored tea, but it might as well be blood, because I’m not going anywhere near this tea cup with that monster shark sticking its head out.

If you dare to swim with the sharks the next time you fix a cup of tea, head on over to OMG Japan, where you can grab a set of three shark teabags for $20, or if you live in Japan, Ocean Teabag has them for just 1200 yen, or about $11 a set.