Printable Paper Tube Shark Craft Kids Activities Blog

We’re back with another fin-tastic shark craft—and this one is perfect for kids who love ocean animals, silly stories, or anything with big teeth and even bigger personality! Using a recycled paper tube and our free printable shark template, your little ones can build their own 3D shark friend ready to swim through imaginary underwater adventures. This craft is super easy (just print, cut, and glue), and it’s great for preschoolers and early elementary kids who are working on scissors skills and following simple instructions.

Finished paper tube shark craft with printable craft templates shown — Let’s Make a Shark!

Printable Shark Craft for Kids

This craft is quick to make, super cute, and turns an ordinary toilet paper roll into something awesome. It’s a great hands-on activity for ocean unit studies, shark week, summer fun, or just because crafting is the best.

? What You’ll Need

Printable paper tube shark template (scroll to download!)
Empty toilet paper roll or make your own tube with paper
Scissors
Glue or tape

printable shark templates for kids craft — Cut & Create Your Own Paper Tube Shark!

Print the Shark Craft Template Here

?? Let’s Make a Paper Tube Shark!

1. Make the Shark’s Body
Start by cutting out the large rectangular piece from the printable template. This will be the shark’s body. Roll it into a tube shape (or wrap it around a toilet paper roll) and glue or tape the edges so it holds its shape.

2. Cut Out the Shark Pieces
Carefully cut out the shark’s head, fins, eyes, mouth, and even the ocean waves from the rest of the printable.

3. Assemble Your Shark!
Glue the shark’s head onto one end of the tube to give it a face. Then, attach the fins to the top and sides of the tube. Add the mouth (complete with ferocious teeth!) and stick on the eyes to bring your shark to life.

4. Add the Waves
Use the printable waves to set the scene! You can glue them around the shark’s body or behind it to create a mini underwater world.