The Jet Shark Q is a four-seater mini-submarine powered by a 420 hp Corvette engine that can leap, dive, and cruise at speeds of up to 89 km/h
It may look like a shark, but it’s actually the Model Q – the first creation from Jet Shark. This semi-submersible vehicle, still in the development phase, was designed by Rob Innes and Dan Piazza. It’s a unique vessel, equally suited to cruising gently with its gull-wing doors open, or exhilarating rides leaping, diving, and reaching its declared top speed of 89 km/h.
The current Jet Shark Q is powered by a marine-adapted version of the new-generation Corvette’s 6.2-litre V8 engine, producing 420 horsepower. The company plans to launch future models with supercharged engines boasting 600 hp, as well as diesel variants for commercial vessels. A fully electric version is also on the horizon, once battery systems and motor technologies are proven sufficiently safe and reliable for this type of watercraft.
The cockpit controls and dashboard instrumentation are more reminiscent of a private jet than a conventional six-metre boat. All onboard functions can be controlled via the twin touch screen displays positioned at the front two pilot stations.
While the Jet Shark can only submerge just over a metre below the surface, its fixed snorkel/camera pod acts like a submarine’s periscope – always remaining above water so the pilot can monitor the surroundings via the onboard screens.
If the vessel were to lose power for any reason, it would automatically return to the surface. Even if completely flooded, its static buoyancy would keep it afloat. Lateral fins also ensure it cannot capsize, always keeping it upright.
In addition, the Jet Shark is equipped with numerous external cameras, sensors, and a LIDAR system to ensure that it stays clear of other vessels and water users during its shallow dives.
