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.
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
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
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
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
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
22. Homemade Shark Sensory Bags & Bins
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
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
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
30. Printable Shark Lessons
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
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
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
How do you celebrate Shark Week? Which of these shark crafts and shark activities for kids are you going to try first?
