How to Draw a Shark – Easy Step-by-Step Drawing

It’s drawing time! Are you ready to learn something fun from under the sea? Today, we’re going to learn how to draw a shark in just a few easy-to-follow steps.

Sharks might be the kings of the ocean, but this tutorial is totally beginner-friendly and made especially for kids, young artists, or anyone who just loves drawing animals.

In just 6 simple steps, you’ll learn how to draw a friendly swimming shark with a big smile and a fun ocean vibe. You can even download our free printable guide at the end to follow along.

What You’ll Need:

• Paper
• Pencil or marker
• Eraser (just in case!)
• Coloring tools (crayons, colored pencils, or markers)
• Printable step-by-step guide (you can grab it at the end of this tutorial)

Step-by-Step Shark Drawing Instructions:

Step 1: Draw the Shark’s Body

Start by drawing a long oval shape, tilted a little sideways. This will be the main body of your shark. Don’t worry if it’s not perfect, sharks come in all shapes and sizes.

Step 2: Add the Nose and Mouth

At the front of the oval, draw a small bump or curve for the shark’s nose. Underneath, add a wide smile with a little curve make it friendly or fierce, your choice.

Step 3: Draw the Top Fin

On top of the shark’s body, draw a big triangle shape for the famous shark fin. Make it pointy but not too sharp. This part makes it look like a real shark.

Step 4: Add the Tail

At the back of the oval, draw a curved forked tail instead of a sharp “V.” Think of it like a soft sideways “W” one part curving up, the other down. This gives your shark a more natural, flowing look.

Step 5: Add Fins on the Side

Now draw two curved fins coming out from the sides of the body. One should be a little higher than the other so it looks 3D. These help your shark look like it’s swimming through the water.

Step 6: Draw the Eyes and Details

Add a small circle near the nose for the eye. You can also draw 2 or 3 gill lines on the side and some tiny triangle teeth inside the mouth if you want to add some extra character.

Final Touch – Ocean Extras

Add anything you like. Maybe some bubbles, a little fish friend, or seaweed at the bottom. You can even give your shark a hat or sunglasses for fun.

Time to Color

Grab your crayons or markers and color in your shark. Classic gray? Bright blue? Totally rainbow? It’s your shark, make it awesome.

Final Touches – Sign Your Work

Once your drawing is finished and colored, don’t forget to write your name somewhere on the paper. You’re the artist, after all.

You can also hang it on your wall, give it to someone as a gift, or take a picture to share with friends and family.

Grab Your Free Printable

Want to draw this shark again later? Or maybe you want to try it at school or in a classroom?

We’ve made a free printable version of this step-by-step shark drawing that you can download and print anytime.

Bonus Learning: Cool Shark Facts

While you’re coloring, here are some fun shark facts you might not know:

• Sharks have been around for over 400 million years — they’re older than dinosaurs.
• Most sharks have five to seven gill slits on each side of their body.
• They can have more than 3,000 teeth in their lifetime. Their teeth fall out and grow back over and over.
• The largest shark (and fish) is the whale shark — it can grow as long as a school bus.

🦈 Gallery Time: Share Your Shark Drawing

Get your shark drawing featured. Just have a parent or teacher tag @drawtwist or send it to us by email to be featured in our Shark Artist Gallery. We’d love to see your awesome shark.

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