Let’s have some shark fun with this big list of our favorite shark crafts, shark games and shark activities for kids of all ages. Use these shark craft ideas in the classroom or at home. There is the perfect shark idea for your child!
Shark Week Ideas for Kids
We look forward to Shark Week every year, and the best way to celebrate it is by making the coolest shark inspired kids shark themed crafts and activities for kids of all ages.
Whether you’re planning a Shark Week party or creating a shark learning unit, these shark crafts, printables, shark-themed party food, and recipes are just what you need! Plus they are great preschool activities and great for elementary school kids as well.
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Best Shark Crafts for Kids
1. Shark Origami Craft
Make a shark origami bookmark — so fun! via Kids Activities Blog
2. Make Shark Soap
Bath time can be fun with shark fin soap! via Totally the Bomb
3. Shark Paper Plate Crafts
- This shark paper plate is a nice craft for kids of all ages
- I love this chomping shark paper plate craft that is great for older kids too!
4. Shark Collage Art Project
Turn an old newspaper into a shark with this simple shark craft. via I Heart Crafty Things
5. Shark Fin Hat Craft
Kids will love this shark fin hat that you can make together. via Glue Sticks and Gum Drops
6. Make a Shark Puppet
- Make a shark sock puppet
- Older kids can turn a mitten into a shark puppet with basic sewing. via A Night Owl Blog
7. Shark Clothes Pin Craft for Kids
How cute is this shark clothespin craft?! It’s eating a little fish! via Kix Cereal
8. Shark Paper Craft
We just love a cute shark cupcake liner craft. via I Heart Crafty Things
9. Shark Popsicle Stick Craft
Practice shapes with this popsicle stick shark craft. via Glued to My Crafts
More Shark Crafts Your Kids Will Love
10. Make a Shark Paper Puppet
- Make a shark puppet from an envelope for a chomping letter game. via I Heart Crafty Things
- This simple shark paper bag puppet activity is perfect for little ones. via Save Green Being Green
11. Shark Binocular Craft
Recycle toilet paper rolls into colorful shark binoculars. via Pink Stripey Socks
12. Create Shark Finger Puppets for Play
This felt shark finger puppet is so simple, but so cute! via Repeat Crafter Me
13. Build Sharks out of LEGO Bricks
Got a kid who loves LEGO? Build LEGO sharks! via Little Bins for Little Hands
14. Chomp Chomp Shark Craft
Chomp chomp! We just love these clothespin ocean animals — the shark is so fun! via Dzieciaki W Domu
15. Shark Fin Bookmark Craft
Use popsicle sticks to make shark fin bookmarks! via Simplistically Living
16. Shark Jaw Paper Plate Craft
Turn a paper plate into shark jaws! via Dollar Store Crafts
Shark Games You Can Make
17. Make a Feed the Shark Game
- Toddlers can feed the shark in this fine-motor game. via School Time Snippets
- Or try this fun feed the shark game perfect for toddlers. via Toddler Approved
- Feed the shark in this sight word ball toss. via Roaming Rosie
18. Plastic Bottle Shark Game for Kids
Turn a plastic bottle into a shark game. via Krokotak
19. Make a Fish Hockey Shark Game
Haha! We love this fish hockey shark game. via JDaniel4’s Mom
Easy Shark Crafts & Preschool Shark Crafts
20. Shark Tank Sensory Craft
Little ones will enjoy shark tank sensory play. via Left Brain Craft Brain
21. Simple Shark Suncatchers Kids Can Make
- This shark sun catcher will keep little ones entertained for a while! via And Next Comes L
- We just love this shark coffee filter sun catcher! via A Little Pinch of Perfect
- Make a shark sun catcher using tissue paper. via Buggy and Buddy
22. Homemade Shark Sensory Bags & Bins
- This shark sensory bag is so fun to make for play
- Make a squishy shark sensory bag! via the Chaos and the Clutter
- Let kids explore how sharks live in this shark sensory bin. via Mommy’s Bundle
- Kids will love this shark sensory bottle. via Stir the Wonder
23. Shark Paper Craft
This shark toilet paper roll craft is so simple! via Glue Sticks and Gumdrops
24. Let’s Make Shark Slime
Kids will love this shark slime! via A Night Owl Blog
Shark Worksheets & Shark Printables
25. Shark Printables for Parties
- Shark party photo booth props are perfect for a Shark Week party! via Kids Activities Blog
- How cute are these printable shark glasses?! via Kids Activities Blog
26. Shark Facts Printables
Teach kids all about sharks with these shark fact printable cards. via Natural Beach Living
27. Shark Color by Number Printables
- Practice counting and coloring with these shark color-by-number coloring sheets! via Kids Activities Blog
- Or try these fun shark color by number pages
28. Shark Connect the Dots Printables
Connect the dots to create a shark in these coloring pages! via Kids Activities Blog
29. Shark Printable Search
- Learn about sharks while completing some fun shark printable word searches! via Kids Activities Blog
- Search for the hidden pictures in this shark themed printable
30. Printable Shark Lessons
- Have a whole shark week unit with this mini shark printable pack. via 3 Dinosaurs
- Explore shark anatomy with this extensive shark unit printable pack. via Every Star is Different
- Learn how to draw a shark with this easy tutorial you can download and print
- How to draw baby shark printable tutorial for kids of all ages
- Shark matching worksheet for preschool
31. Let’s Print Shark Bingo!
This shark bingo printable is perfect for game night! via Deceptively Educational
32. Printable Shark Crafts
Create a shark headband to celebrate in style! via Kids Activities Blog
33. Free Shark Coloring Pages for Kids
- Enjoy painting the cutest shark week coloring pages
- Download and print these adorable baby shark coloring pages
- Try your coloring pencils on this shark zentangle pattern
- Baby shark doodles to color
- This baby shark zentangle to color is really adorable
Related: More printable activity sheets and other free learning activities
Shark Treats & Shark Snacks
34. Homemade Shark Lollipops
We just love these colorful shark lollipops. via Natural Beach Living
35. Make Shark Cake
Make a shark cake at home with this tutorial! via There’s Just One Mommy
36. Shark Treats with Jello
- These shark jello cups are the perfect summer snack to celebrate shark week
- Shark fin jell-o cups are adorable! via Oh My Creative
- Kids will love these candy shark Jell-O snacks. via Happy Brown House
37. Shark Popcorn Recipes
Shark bait popcorn is salty, sweet, and delicious! via Totally the Bomb
Related: More scary shark recipes for kids {giggle}
38. Yummy Shark Kabobs
Shark gummy kabobs are perfect for adding to a drink! via Totally the Bomb
39. Shark Drinks
Turn plain old water into a shark-infested water drink! via Simplistically Living
40. Edible Shark Jewelry
Haha! How cute is this edible life preserver necklace!? via Totally the Bomb
41. Shark Snack Cups
- Make delicious shark snacks for the entire family
- Shark attack snack cups are the perfect way to serve a yummy treat. via Mom Endeavors
42. Shark Candy Bark
Shark chocolate candy bark is so cute! via Sandy Toes and Popsicles
More Shark Fun from Kids Activities Blog
- Make a cool shark piñata with a cereal box
- Choose your favorite shark craft to celebrate Shark Week
- Show off your very own shark teeth crafts
- This cute shark magnet is super fun to make
- Did you know there are sharks in an underwater volcano?
- Go to bed with a smile with the most adorable kids shark bedding
- Try this deliciously cute shark mac & cheese lunch
- Check out this Shark baby song art kit that kids just love
- Kids will love these baby shark bath toys.
- And check out these fun games you can make at home.
- Check out 19 Shark Week books for kids!
How do you celebrate Shark Week? Which of these shark crafts and shark activities for kids are you going to try first?
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