The only thing more exciting than the fact that Shark Week 2019 starts next week, is the awesomeness of Josh Duhamel being involved in the event’s first full-length film! Ring in the most wonderful time of the year with 5 Scary Shark treats for Shark Week! 

These shark recipes aren’t just good for Shark Week, they are also perfect for any summer get-togethers, or a birthday party for a fan of sharks!

Shark Jello Cups

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Try these fun Shark Jello Cups for your next shark party! These are super easy to make and really yummy!

Shark Watermelon

Shopping List:

• Watermelon
• Blueberries
• Toothpicks
• Fruit (optional to fill shark)

Instructions:

• Cut 1/3 of the watermelon off of one side.
• Draw an oval on one corner of the remaining watermelon.
• Cut out the oval and scoop out the watermelon.
• With a knife, draw teeth on the edges of the cut.
• Using a toothpick with a blueberry on top, stick in the shark for eyes.
• The watermelon can be filled with the scooped out watermelon or other fruit.

Shark Cupcakes

Shopping List:

• Box of yellow cake mix (plus eggs, water, and oil)
• White Icing or Frosting
• Natural Blue food coloring
• Shark Lollipops

Instructions:

• Follow the instructions to make the cake mix, and fill cupcake pan. Bake as directed.
• In a mixing bowl, combine the icing with several drops of the food coloring.
• Once the cupcakes have cooled, add the blue icing to the top.
• Add the shark lollipop on top.
• Serve.

Seaweed Spinach Dip

Shopping List:

• 1 cup Sour Cream
• 8 oz pkg Cream Cheese, softened
• 1 cup Parmesan Cheese, shredded
• 10 oz. pkg Frozen Chopped Spinach, thawed
• 1 cup Pepper Jack Cheese, shredded
• Salt and Pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
•  A cup of Mozzarella Cheese, shredded

Instructions

• In a large skillet, heat the cream cheese, sour cream, and shredded cheese until everything has melted.
• Add drained spinach to cheese mixture.
• Add the garlic powder and salt and pepper.
• Serve with bread or tortilla chips.

Shark Bait Trail Mix

I love this idea for creating a Shark Bait Trail Mix. It’s really fun for the kiddos!

• • • Fresh Baby Ice Cube Trays with lids
    • Cuisinart Food Processor
    • The I Heart Naptime Cookbook by Jamielyn Nye
    • Giant Popcorn bowl
    • Individual Popcorn bowls
    • VillaWare Uno Classic Waffle Maker
    • VillaWare Farmyard Waffle Maker
    • Taco Holder
    • Pyrex Baking Dishes
    • Pizza Peel
    • Hand Blender
    • Pizza Wheel (cutter)
    • Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Double Burner Reversible Grill/Griddle
    • BPA free lunch containers
    • Pizza Stone
    • Cuisinart Chef’s Classic Stainless 5-1/2-Quart Saute Pan with Helper Handle and Cover
    • Egg Rite Egg Timer
    • Fit and Fresh container
    • One Touch Electric Bottle Opener
    • Half Pint Wide Mouth Mason Jars
    • Ninja Professional Blender
    • Zoku Quick Pop Maker
    • Williams-Sonoma Open Kitchen Half Apron in Red or Blue
    • Plano Half-Size Stowaway with Adjustable Dividers – for road trip snacks
    • Curious Chef 3-Piece Nylon Knife Set
    • Cuisinart 2 Quart Ice Cream Maker
    • Victorinox Fibrox Straight Edge Chef’s Knife, 8-Inch
    • Lemon Squeezer
    • Mason Jars
    • Crockpot
    • Apple Corer
    • Popcorn Bowl
    • MaxiMatic double burner hot plate
    • Glass Egg carton
    • Black & Decker 4 slice toaster
    • Hamilton Beach Hand Mixer
    • Cuisinart 8-cup Food Processor
    • Meat Mallet
    • Ice Cream or Cookie Scooper
    • Norpro Butter Keeper
    • Norpro Butter Keeper
    • 3-Piece Veggie Peeler
    • Garlic Press

Shark Week Crafts and Activities

• Shark Activities and Crafts
• Feed the Shark Sensory Bag
• Shark Paper Plate Craft
• Kids Activities for Shark Week

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What are your Shark Week plans? Comment below!