How to Draw a Shark: Easy Step-by-Step for Kids
How to draw a shark in 16 easy steps
A smiling side-view shark with a forked tail, three fins, three separate teeth and three gill marks.
Follow 16 guided strokes, one body part or detail at a time. Tap "Draw it live" to follow each line on screen, or use the steps below on paper.
How to draw a shark, step by step
1Draw the top of the body
Draw the top of the body.
2Draw the forked tail
Draw the forked tail.
3Curve along the lower back
Curve along the lower back.
4Curve around the belly and snout
Curve around the belly and snout.
5Draw the tall dorsal fin
Draw the tall dorsal fin.
6Draw the nearer side fin
Draw the nearer side fin.
7Draw the farther side fin
Draw the farther side fin.
8Draw the smiling mouth
Draw the smiling mouth.
9Draw the first tooth
Draw the first tooth.
10Draw the second tooth
Draw the second tooth.
11Draw the third tooth
Draw the third tooth.
12Draw the round eye
Draw the round eye.
13Draw the first gill
Draw the first gill.
14Draw the second gill
Draw the second gill.
15Draw the third gill
Draw the third gill.
16Add the smile corner
Add the smile corner.
Time to color!
Try a blue-grey shark with slightly darker fins and white teeth.
In the live version, coloring is tap-to-fill: pick a color, tap a part, done.
Frequently asked questions
- How do you draw this shark?
- A smiling side-view shark with a forked tail, three fins, three separate teeth and three gill marks. The 16 steps separate the outline, body parts, and small details so you can follow one line at a time.
- Can children take a break between steps?
- Yes. Work at your own pace and pause whenever you need to. For longer curves, follow the guide slowly from the starting point to the end.
- What colors can I use for the shark?
- Try a blue-grey shark with slightly darker fins and white teeth. You can also choose your own colors.
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