# Real-Life Mermaids Linden Wolbert has Turned Herself into a Sea Creature By manzil | Published 2010-06-22 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linden-wolbert References: [fourthelement](http://www.fourthelement.com/adventures/dive_team_linden_wolbert.php) Linden Wolbert is a [professional scuba diver](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seanxt-elite) who is splashing around the world as a mermaid. Wolbert uses a specially built prosthetic tail, which allows her to propel at a speed of 17 mph. The tail took over six months to complete and cost more than $15,000. The tail was designed by [Hollywood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/legend-of-the-seas) special effects artist Allan Holt. A mermaid at heart, Linden Wolbert has fulfilled her childhood dream of being a mermaid, and has been featured in many videos, magazines and advertising campaigns. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarreworld) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Mermaid Entertainment:** Creating mermaid-themed shows and events for entertainment and tourism industries using specially designed prosthetic tails. - **Prosthetic Design:** Developing and improving prosthetic design for tail fins and improve their functionality in different industries - **Underwater Sports:** Developing underwater sports and competitions using prosthetic fins suitable for different user groups. ### Who This Affects Most - **Entertainment:** Tailoring new and innovative shows for events such as theme park attractions, music videos, and commercial advertisements that leverage unique and captivating mermaid concepts. - **Fashion:** Creating a unique line of prosthetic tail fins for fashion shows targeting diverse demographics combining the beauty of the ocean with contemporary fashion. - **Sports:** Organizing underwater sports and competitions such as synchronized swimming and deep-sea diving for amateur and professional athletes, under various categories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mermaid Fashion Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mermaid-high-fashion-dolls.md) - [Mermaid-Inspired Beach Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/under-the-sea-stay.md) - [Film-Resembling Mermaid Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-mermaid-doll.md) - [Color-Changing Mermaid Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mermaid-doll.md) - [Adaptive Swim Prosthetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-nimble.md) - [Aquatic Doll Launches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mermaze-mermaidz.md) - [Waist-Worn Underwater Thrusters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/underwater-thruster.md) - [Underwater-Created Whimsical Handbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ariel-swipe.md) - [Underwater Jetpack Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kikfin.md)