4. Shark Skin Swimsuits — Speed Through Micro-Texture
Shark skin is covered with tiny tooth-like scales called dermal denticles, which reduce drag and resist bacterial growth.
This inspired the creation of:
- High-performance swimsuits
- Antibacterial surfaces
- Aircraft and ship coatings that reduce drag
- Hospital surfaces that resist microbial attachment
Swimmers wearing sharkskin-inspired suits have set numerous world records before some designs were banned for providing “unfair advantages.”
