# Fishy Relaxation Sites 'Shark Break' Spreads Peace with a Tranquil Virtual Sea By Elsa Blaine | Published 2009-06-16 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fishy-relaxation-web-site-shark-break-spreads-message-of-peace-with-virtual References: [zenstorming.posterous](http://zenstorming.posterous.com/sharkbreakt-relax-take-a-shark-breakt-online) & [sharkbreak](http://www.sharkbreak.com/index.php) Feeling a little stressed? It’s time to take a [Shark Break](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sharkey-temple)! This cool website lets you choose an underwater friend to put you at ease; a streamlined shark, a fun dolphin, a puffy blowfish, or even a cheery orange and white Nemo look-a-like. Pick your fishy friend and your favorite undersea background, and you’ve got your own [virtual aquarium](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pet-jellyfish). Your sea creature follows your cursor around the oceanscape while a [sense of relaxation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nervy) overtakes you… I know, I tried it. Have fun! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Virtual Relaxation:** An emerging trend of using virtual environments to promote relaxation and reduce stress. - **Personalized Experiences:** The trend of allowing users to customize their experiences in digital platforms, such as choosing their own virtual aquarium. - **Wellness Technology:** The integration of technology and wellness to create innovative solutions for mental well-being, like the Shark Break website. ### Who This Affects Most - **Mental Health and Wellness:** The mental health and wellness industry can benefit from incorporating virtual relaxation techniques into their offerings. - **Digital Entertainment:** The digital entertainment industry can explore personalized experiences to enhance user engagement and satisfaction in virtual platforms. - **Tech-enabled Therapies:** The field of tech-enabled therapies can leverage wellness technology to develop new solutions for stress reduction and relaxation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Calming Confetti Websites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/confettitherapycom.md) - [Simple Meditative Websites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-minute-focus.md) - [Soothing Tetrapod Desk Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seawall-desk-accessories.md) - [Animal-Themed Affirmation Websites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/easy-affirm.md) - [Three-Step Calming Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/help-me-calm-down.md) - [Mindful Browsing Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/box-breathing-buddy.md) - [Waterless Fish Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zhu-zhu-aquarium.md) - [Calming Desktop Novelty Items](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-peaceful-lotus.md) - [ASMR-Inspired Soothing Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sensory-motion-bubblers.md)