# Powerful Predator Submersibles The Killer Whale Submarine is a Two-Man Water Demon By Senduran Bhakthakumaran | Published 2012-03-09 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/killer-whale-submarine References: [news.cnet](http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-57393750-1/killer-whale-submarine-a-killer-personal-submersible/) & [treehugger](http://www.treehugger.com/gadgets/killer-whale-submarine-isnt-especially-useful.html) The next time a cruise vacation includes whale spotting, one will do well to ensure that the majestic sea creature they spot isn't actually a Killer Whale Submarine -- yes, Killer Whale Submarine. Technology is known to draw upon natural elements of Mother Nature to dictate design and function of some of the most innovative inventions today, and this [water predator submersible](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cooler-master-shark-x) is no different. Just as the pictures depict, this beast of a machine actually protrudes in and out of water just as an actual killer whale would. With a 255 horsepower engine and top speed of 25 mph, this [two-man submarine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seanxt-elite) can actually be a lot of fun underwater. Of course, you can only have such an [awesome toy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yamaha-crosswave-waverunner) if your pockets are as deep as the water you'll want to take it through; the Killer Whale Submarine is offered by hammacher Schlemmer for $100,000. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Nature-inspired Submersible Designs:** Designing submersibles modeled after natural predators provides new opportunities for innovative recreation vehicles. - **Luxury Submarine Products:** The development of high-end, high-performance underwater toys represents disruption in the high-end luxury goods market. - **Eco-tourism Submarine Products:** The Killer Whale Submarine represents a new direction for nature-based tourism products. ### Where This Applies - **Recreation Vehicles:** Submersibles like the Killer Whale Submarine open up new avenues for high-end recreational watercraft. - **Luxury Goods:** High-performance submersibles like the Killer Whale Submarine can create disruption by redefining what it means to have luxury watercraft. - **Tourism:** Eco-tourism will benefit from new products like the Killer Whale Submarine that allow guests to get closer to nature while preserving the environment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Supercar-Inspired Submersibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uboat-worx-super-sub.md) - [Autonomous Undersea Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/undersea-vehicle.md) - [High-Speed Underwater Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sublue-vapor.md) - [Compact Luxury Submersibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hightech-submersible.md) - [Tourism-Focused Electric Submersibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-submersible.md) - [Lavish Entertaining Submarines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uboat-worx-uwep.md) - [Personal Aquatic Scooter Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/underwater-scooter-concept.md) - [Optimized Electric Watercrafts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optimized-electric-watercraft.md) - [Dual-Motor Underwater Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sublue-navbow-underwater-scooter.md)