Shark-faced Embraer E190-E2 plane does a take-off so vertical it looks like it's just the Jaws poster in the skies
Published on Mar 13, 2026 at 4:48 PM (UTC+4)
by Ben Thompson
Last updated on Mar 13, 2026 at 7:55 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Emma Matthews
When this shark-faced Embraer E190-E2 plane took off, it looked like the Jaws poster had come to life and taken to the skies.
On the face of it – no pun intended – this plane looks pretty intimidating.
But to see it in action is downright surreal.
Impossible situations are often linked to pigs flying, but how about a flying shark?
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Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the sky…this shark-faced Embraer E190-E2 came along
Embraer is a big fan of animal-themed liveries – see their eagle planes for proof – so this toothy plane should come as no surprise.
Video captured by YouTube channel Topfelya showed the moment this E190-E2 took off at the UK’s Farnborough Airshow in 2018.
From many angles, this looked like your standard plane in action.
Don’t get us wrong, it looked majestic in the air and glided beautifully.
But appearance-wise, it didn’t look too noteworthy.
Let’s just say, if you were on another flight and saw this plane coming towards you, you might spill your drink.
It’s not the cuddliest plane, let’s just say that.
But it’s very cool, and is bound to turn a few heads – even if the reaction that follows might be one of shock.
We can’t help but love these distinctive planes
Believe it or not, this isn’t the first time we’ve seen an airplane take inspiration from an aquatic creature.
Remember the Airbus Beluga?
Admittedly, that plane is much cuter than the shark-faced Embraer, and wouldn’t be giving anyone night terrors any time soon.
But planes can take inspiration from almost anywhere.
Over in Japan, a whole host of Boeing 747 jets got the Pokémon treatment, which is verging on a cuteness overload.
But not all customized planes take their cues from the natural world.
This Pepsi Concorde is the epitome of that, exemplifying the 1990s like nothing else.
Ditto for the McPlane, an aircraft which was basically a flying advertisement for McDonald’s.
What can we say? These planes do their darnedest to stand out, and they succeed with literally flying colors.
Ben joined Supercar Blondie in February 2025 after being published by international organizations including LADbible, The Sun, the New York Post, and the Daily Mail. He covers supercars, rare and collectible vehicles, aviation, luxury assets, and the fascinating people behind them. His reporting has explored everything from seven-figure supercars and historic Ferrari collections to unusual aircraft adventures and extraordinary automotive discoveries from around the world. Ben has also gained first-hand insight into vehicle craftsmanship and customization, including visiting specialist workshops to see bespoke vehicles up close.
