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Everything Shark Week 2021: Kids Shark Activities, Shark Crafts, Coloring Pages & More

Shark week 2021 is August 9-16 on the Discovery Channel!

But even if you popped in here a little early, keep scrolling because we have all sorts of shark fun from shark themed kids activities & crafts to a ton of Shark coloring pages, printables and fact sheets.

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Tame down the Shark Week scary with some fun Shark activities & crafts for kids.

Shark Week for Kids

How did all the Shark Week fun get started?  Why is it something we celebrate every year...nearly a holiday?

Shark Week History

Shark Week is an annual, week-long TV programming block created by Steve Cheskin at the Discovery Channel, which features shark-based programming. Shark Week originally premiered on July 17, 1988. Featured annually, in July or early August, it was originally devoted to conservation efforts and correcting misconceptions about sharks. Over time, it grew in popularity and became a hit on the Discovery Channel. Since 2010, it has been the longest-running cable television programming event in history.  -Wikipedia

Oh, and it runs in over 70 countries!  If you missed last year's Shark Week, never fear...Discovery has a playlist of the Best of Shark Week 2020 that can get you caught up.

Shark Week and Younger Kids

One thing we might not have expected 10 years ago was the crazy trending craze of Baby Shark Doo Doo! But then again, I think most of us have given up any predictions by the year 2021.  If you have kids who are big Baby Shark fans, the natural next step is to get them excited about Shark Week 2021.  Watching Shark Week as a family can make sure that the programming is more informational and less like screening the movie, Jaws and creating panic!

Shark Week 2021 - Shark swimming in the ocean with sun overhead

Get your favorite snacks ready because Shark Week 2021 is starting soon!

Shark Week is one of the most anticipated TV events for toddlers, teens, and adults alike.  It is fun to get up close and personal with sharks.

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The Discovery Channel’s Shark Week aired for the first time 32 years ago!

Watching Shark Week is not only fun, but it's also highly educational!

If you didn't know, Discovery Channel works with almost two dozen marine biologists and science institutions to bring us the most reliable and compelling data on sharks.

In August, sharks will invade your TV schedule when Shark Week 2021 begins. The entire family will be able to see all 20+ hours of shark programming throughout the week.

Shark week facts for kids - download and print this pdf of shark facts from Kids Activities Blog

This free shark facts printable coloring page for kids is a great way to get kids excited about Shark Week - download & print it below!

Print These Shark Facts for Kids

We have created a really fun Shark facts for kids printable set which doubles as a Shark coloring page.  Read through the facts included below and then download & print it.

20 Facts You Didn't Know About Sharks

  • Scientists believe there are more than 400 different species of sharks.
  • Sharks don't have bones! Instead, they have cartilages that are lighter than bones.
  • They have been around the planet for about 400 million years!
  • Sharks are the top predators of the ocean's natural food chain.
  • Sharks have a nearly 360-degree field of vision.
  • Sharks live for about 25 years, but some can live to be around 100 years old too.
  • Most kinds of sharks can swim up to 20-40 miles per hour.
  • When sharks eat, they often break a few teeth.
  • They replace some of their teeth every 8 days. Some species shed about 30,000 teeth in their lifetime!
  • Sharks don’t eat every day.
  • If they eat a big meal, it can last three or more months.
  • Their sense of smell is 10,000 times better than a human’s!
  • They can quickly detect a drop of blood in a small swimming pool.
  • Shark’s skin is covered by small, sharp teeth called denticles.
  • The biggest fish in the world is the Whale shark. It weighs about 90,000 pounds!
  • The smallest shark, the dwarf lanternshark, is less than seven inches long!
  • Sharks never get cancer.
  • Some sharks have to continuously swim because if they stop moving they will sink.
  • Sharks are picky eaters. They often take one bite of something before they decide if they want to eat it.
  • Great whites are the deadliest shark in the ocean!

Download here: Shark Facts for Kids Printable Coloring Pages

15 Shark Crafts & Shark Activities for Kids

Now that Shark Week is almost here, let's do some shark activities and crafts that your little ones will love doing. They are so fun and easy and you can make most with things you already own.

Get Ready for Shark Week with Activities for Kids

Try these fun family activities to celebrate shark week!

  • Choose your favorite shark craft to celebrate Shark Week
  • Make a cool shark piñata with a cereal box
  • Encourage reading by making a shark bookmark
  • Make delicious shark snacks for the entire family
  • Show off your very own shark teeth crafts
  • This cute shark magnet is super fun to make
  • Pretend to "bite" your friends with this paper shark craft
  • Make these scary shark treats that are both delicious and fun to make!
  • These shark lollipops are the perfect summer snack to celebrate shark week
  • This shark paper plate is a nice craft for kids of all ages
  • Enjoy painting the cutest shark week coloring pages
  • Did you know there are sharks in an underwater volcano?
  • Go to bed with a smile with the most adorable kids shark bedding
  • Check out this Baby Shark song art kit that kids just love
  • Try this deliciously cute shark mac & cheese lunch

Keep scrolling because we have sooo many more fun shark activities for kids...

Shark Week Hidden picture puzzles

Free Printable Hidden Pictures – Shark Games

how to draw a shark - make your own shark drawing by following simple tutorial

How to Draw a Shark – Simple Printable Tutorial

Celebrate Halloween With This Shark Pumpkin Carving Stencil

Shark Week Color By Number Subtractions Coloring Pages

Learn how to subtract with Adorable Shark Week Color by Numbers Printable!

Shark Week Color By Number Addition Coloring Pages

Make Shark Week Fun with Addition Color by Number Worksheets

Shark color & cut printable

Get the “funnest” Shark Week kids puzzles here!

Nick Jr. Is Hosting Baby Shark Week For Shark-Filled Fun For Your Little Ones

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Download the CUTEST Shark Week printable pictures to color

Sight words activities

Learn to read with Shark Week Sight Word Activities

Blue Jello Dessert with gummy sharks in a clear glass dessert bowl with sprinkles around the rim

Gummy Shark Jello Cups

Shark Week Math activities for preschoolers

Free Shark Week Math Activities for Preschoolers

intricate zentangle pattern art ready to be colored with mixed art supplies and bright colors

Shark Zentangle Coloring Page

Shark Week maze coloring page printable

Here’s how to Print Free Shark Games for Shark Week

Shark Week Color by Numbers

Free Shark Week Color by Number for Kids Printable

Shark Week matching games

Enjoy Shark Week with Free Shark Matching Games

Feed the Shark Sensory Bag-1 copy

Feed the Shark Sensory Bag

Enjoy Shark Week With This Delicious Shark Bait Snack Mix

Shark Bait Snack Mix

Celebrate Shark Week With This Cute Origami Shark Book Mark

Celebrate Shark Week with This Origami Shark Bookmark

Shark Teeth Necklace

Hammerhead Shark Magnet

Fierce Shark Paper Plate Craft

5 Scary Shark Treats for Shark Week

Shark Craft for Kids

Shark Paper Plate Craft

Shark Week Activities for Kids

Shark Week Activities for Kids that you don’t want to miss!

These Odd Sharks Live Inside A Real Volcano Lair

Sharks Discovered Living In Underwater Evil Volcano Lair

Man Rescues Shark From Fishing Line

Check Out The Terrifying Moment A 7-Ft Bull Shark Capsizes A Kayak!

Man Cuddles Shark Like Underwater Dog

Dog Tries To Defend Family From Shark Toy

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