Shark Outline

Looking for a shark outline for your next craft or activity? We’ve got you covered with 6 different types of shark templates, in all different sizes and shapes. These shark shapes are perfect for all kinds of ocean-themed crafts and activities — from coloring and art projects to creative play and decorations. Whether you’re learning about marine life or just love sharks, there’s an outline here for every project.

These free shark outline printables are easy to use. Just download, print, and start creating. Use them for painting, tracing, classroom activities, or even simple crafts with kids. With a variety of shark styles to choose from, you’ll have plenty of options to spark creativity and make something fun!

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Instructions for how to use these shark templates:

1. Scroll down and find the page you want.
2. Click on any of the photos below, or on the text links below them. A printable PDF file will open in a new window. (NOTE: The images themselves are not printable quality.)
3. Print the PDF on 8.5 inch by 11 inch, letter sized paper.

Fun things to do with an outline of a shark:

• Make an ocean craft or activity using a shark outline as a pattern or stencil.
• Use a shark outline as a coloring page, drawing in details like gills, teeth, fins, or shark skin patterns.
• Decorate the sharks with paint, glitter, tissue paper, or torn construction paper for a fun mixed-media craft.
• Create an easy kids craft by cutting out the shark template and adding googly eyes and coloring it with markers.
• Trace the shark shape onto cardstock or construction paper to make bulletin board decorations, classroom displays, or ocean dioramas.
• Use the printable shark outlines to make fun party decorations, invitations, or shark-themed birthday cards.
• Turn one of the shark templates into a sewing applique, felt project, or simple quilting pattern.
• Use a shark outline drawing as a pattern for woodworking, scroll saw projects, or laser cutting.
• Compare the different shark shapes for an easy ocean learning activity, matching game, or “name that shark” printable.

Shark Outline #1

This whale shark outline has a wide body and gentle shape that makes it easy to recognize. It’s perfect for ocean crafts, coloring pages, or learning about the largest fish in the sea (yes, sharks are fish!). A great printable for kids who love big, friendly looking sea creatures!

Whale Shark Outline Options:

Large (1 per page)

Medium (2 per page)

Small (6 per page)

Shark Outline #2

This great white shark outline has the classic shark shape that everyone knows. With its pointed nose and strong fins, it’s perfect for shark crafts, printable decorations, and learning about one of the ocean’s most famous predators.

Great White Shark Outline Options:

Large (1 per page)

Medium (2 per page)

Small (6 per page)

Shark Outline #3

This hammerhead shark outline has a unique head shape that really stands out. It’s a fun and recognizable template that’s perfect for ocean crafts, school activities, and learning about different types of sharks.

Hammerhead Shark Outline Options:

Large (1 per page)

Medium (2 per page)

Small (6 per page)

Shark Template #4

This mako shark outline has a sleek, streamlined shape that looks fast and powerful. It’s perfect for coloring, tracing, and ocean-themed activities focused on speedy sea animals.

Mako Shark Outline Options:

Large (1 per page)

Medium (2 per page)

Small (6 per page)

Shark Template #5

This basking shark outline features a rounded body and large head, making it a fun and simple shape for younger kids. It’s great for cutting, tracing, and using in ocean-themed classroom activities.

Basking Shark Outline Options:

Large (1 per page)

Medium (2 per page)

Small (6 per page)

Shark Shape #6

This thresher shark outline features an extra-long tail that makes it look especially cool and different. It’s a great printable for kids who want to explore unique shark shapes in their crafts and art projects.

Thresher Shark Outline Options:

Large (1 per page)

Medium (2 per page)

Small (6 per page)

Group of Sharks Printable Outlines

This shark outline printable includes a variety of different shark shapes, all on one page. It’s perfect for coloring, comparison activities, or ocean-themed crafts. Kids can explore different types of sharks while getting creative with these fun printable templates!

Group of Sharks Outline

Here’s even more ocean-themed printables:

Shark Coloring Pages

Fish Outlines

Beach Coloring Pages

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