In video: Aquarium with sharks collapses in Shanghai, leaving 15 injured

December 26, 2012
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A group of people was watching the fish and sharks in an aquarium in a mall in Shanghai, when the glass collapsed and a wave of water covered everything.

Following the incident, at least 15 people were injured; the most serous was a man who closer to the glass.

In addition, at least two small sharks were killed by the impact with the floor of the mall.

The aquarium of 33 tons of water, was built with a glass thickness of 15 centimeters and was monitored every week, according to the owners of the commercial center, so for now it is unknown what caused the accident.

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