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Dubai shark aquarium cracks open Dubai shark aquarium cracks open
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An aquarium and a shopping centre in Dubai have been evacuated after water leaked from a crack in the massive tank holding hundreds of sharks. An aquarium and a shopping centre in Dubai have been evacuated after water leaked from a massive tank holding hundreds of sharks.
Safety officials said the "small crack" appeared in the tank which holds 10 million litres of water and more than 33,000 underwater creatures.Safety officials said the "small crack" appeared in the tank which holds 10 million litres of water and more than 33,000 underwater creatures.
The aquarium, opened in 2008, was promoted as being an "indoor ocean".The aquarium, opened in 2008, was promoted as being an "indoor ocean".
The mall surrounding the aquarium was evacuated and teams carrying lifejackets were seen entering. The mall owners said the leak appeared in a panel joint in the tank and was immediately fixed by engineers.
Mall owner Emaar Properties has not yet responded to reporters' requests for comment. Teams carrying lifejackets were seen entering the mall.
The aquarium is at the foot of the world's largest building -the Burj Khalifa, also owned by Emaar Properties - it had to shut its viewing deck after a lift malfunction earlier in February. Tower problems
"A leakage was noticed at one of the panel joints of the Dubai Aquarium at The Dubai Mall and was immediately fixed by the aquarium's maintenance team," a spokesman for the mall said.
"The leakage did not impact the aquarium environment or the safety of the aquatic animals."
The statement said the company worked with experts and "upholds the highest safety standards in its management."
The aquarium is at the foot of the world's largest building -the Burj Khalifa, also owned by Emaar Properties. It had to shut its viewing deck after a lift malfunction earlier in February.
Dubai has had a recent string of publicity disasters following last year's announcement the Emirate would not be able to pay its debts.Dubai has had a recent string of publicity disasters following last year's announcement the Emirate would not be able to pay its debts.