# Pop Culture Swimsuits The 'Shark vs. Mermaids One-Piece is Funny and Sultry By Michael Hines | Published 2011-06-17 | Special Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shark-vs-mermaids References: [fancy](http://fancy.com/things/252413697/Jaws-vs.-The-Little-Mermaid-Swimsuit) & [shop.blackmilkclothing](http://shop.blackmilkclothing.com/product/shark-v-s-mermaids) It has been a long while since I have seen a swimsuit as captivating as the Shark vs. Mermaids one-piece. The swimsuit is an unofficial mash-up of [Jaws](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jaws-fragrance) and The Little Mermaid with a comedic twist that should be pretty obvious. The shark inching up to eat the mermaid is hilarious -- and surprisingly sexy. Maybe it's the way the suit is worn, but I suddenly find myself wishing that more [womens one-pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onewith-x-claire-buckley) were covered in sharks. Of course the comic appeal of this suit isn't all it's good for. The Shark vs. Mermaids one-piece also is made out of Lycra that offers [UV blocking](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upf-collection), see-through protection and a cooling system that will keep you from sweating all over the sand. The Shark vs. Mermaids swimsuit is available from Black Milk and sells for $90. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Special](https://www.trendhunter.com/special) > [Holiday](https://www.trendhunter.com/holiday) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Funny-sultry Swimsuits:** Opportunity for swimwear brands to create humorous and sexier swimsuit designs that captivate consumers. - **Pop Culture Mash-up:** Potential for merging popular movie themes or characters with fashion to create unique and eye-catching swimwear designs. - **Functional Novelty Swimwear:** Opportunity to integrate functional features, such as UV blocking and cooling systems, into novelty swimsuit designs, combining style and practicality. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Swimwear:** Swimwear brands can leverage the trend of funny-sultry and pop culture mash-up designs to attract customers and differentiate themselves in the market. - **Fashion:** Fashion industry can explore the trend of functional novelty swimwear to create innovative swimsuit designs that offer both style and practical benefits. - **E-commerce:** E-commerce platforms have an opportunity to showcase and sell these unique and captivating swimsuits, attracting customers seeking unconventional swimwear options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Coordinated Coastal Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salty-mermaid.md) - [Versatile Sleek Swimwear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dandy-del-mar.md) - [Shaping Swimwear Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shaping-swimwear.md) - [Stylish Beach-Ready Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-swim-collection.md) - [Inclusive Beach Essentials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inclusive-beach-essentials.md) - [Wellness Focused Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bathing-belle.md) - [Frilly Feminine Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hunza-g.md) - [Bespoke Swimwear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bathing-belle-swimwear.md) - [Post-Surgery Friendly Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prettylittlething-and-girlvscancer.md)