Shark Coloring Pages
Most of the sharks here are silly and sweet, not scary. One reads a book on the sea floor, one has a birthday party and one sits on the beach eating watermelon.
These shark coloring pages also have a few real-looking ones, like the one swimming by itself and the one jumping out of the water. One shark even takes a photo of a sea turtle, so if your child likes turtles, try our turtle coloring pages too. Our printing guide has tips for getting a clean print.
Free Shark Coloring Pages
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Simple Shark Swimming
A shark swims past a few bubbles and wavy lines of water. The shapes are big and easy to fill.
Shark in a Bow Tie
This shark looks right at you. It has a spotty bow tie under its big smile.
Shark in a Swim Ring
A shark floats on the sea inside a round swim ring, with both fins resting on the sides.
Shark Blowing Bubbles
A happy shark swims up toward the top of the page. Bubbles float beside it, and seaweed grows below.
Two Sharks Swimming
Two sharks swim past each other, going opposite ways.
Shark with a Snorkel Mask
This shark has its diving mask pushed up on its head. The snorkel tube curls down to its mouth.
Shark Wearing Headphones
A shark listens to music on big headphones. Little music notes float up past its fin.
Message in a Bottle
A shark swims along holding a glass bottle. There is a rolled up note inside it.
Shark Juggling Shells
A shark stands on its tail and juggles three shells. Dotted lines show where the shells are flying.
Beach Shark with a Bucket
A round little shark sits on wet sand with a bucket and shovel. Shells and a starfish lie in front.
Shark Building a Sandcastle
A striped shark pats the top of its sandcastle. A crab and a bucket sit on the sand nearby.
Shark Eating Watermelon
This shark sits on the beach with a big slice of watermelon, and it has already taken a bite.
Shark Playing a Ukulele
A shark sits on a rock and strums a ukulele. Two fish swim over to listen.
Shark Birthday Party
It is this shark's birthday. It has a party hat, a present in its fins and balloons behind it.
Shark Reading a Book
A shark rests on the sea floor with an open book. Two little fish swim by to see.
Shark Painting a Fish
A tiger shark paints a fish at its easel. The real fish is swimming just behind it.
Shark with a Magnifying Glass
What is on that rock? A shark looks at a tiny crab through a magnifying glass.
Shark Taking a Photo
A shark takes a picture of a sea turtle swimming past the coral.
Pirate Shark and Treasure
A shark in a pirate hat has found a treasure chest full of coins, pearls and a crown.
Shark on a Surfboard
A shark rides a surfboard under a big curling wave. Far away there is an island with a palm tree.
Shark Jumping from the Sea
A shark jumps high out of the sea. Water splashes up around its tail.
Three Sharks by a Rock
One big shark and two smaller ones swim past a rock with a starfish on it.
Shark Over a Coral Reef
A shark swims over a coral reef. Small fish swim in and out of the coral below.
Shark Hiding in Seaweed
A shark peeks out of a thick patch of seaweed. Only its face and one fin show clearly.
Shark Face with Bubbles
A big smiling shark face fills the middle. Tiny bubbles and waves cover every bit of space around it.
Why Are Sharks Gray and White?
Most sharks are dark on top and white underneath. From above, the dark back is hard to see against the deep water. From below, the white belly is hard to see against the bright water near the top. This helps sharks sneak up on fish.
On most pages here, a line runs along the side of the shark. Color above the line gray or blue gray, and leave the belly white.
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Download the PDF instead of the image: it stays sharp at full page size.
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Print at 100% scale (not "fit to page") on plain A4 or Letter paper.
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Paper of 120gsm or heavier stops markers bleeding through.
Frequently asked questions
Will these sharks scare my child?
No. None of the sharks show their teeth, and almost all of them are smiling.
Do sharks have bones?
No. A shark's skeleton is made of cartilage. That is the same bendy stuff that is in the tip of your nose and your ears.
What kind of shark has stripes?
That is a tiger shark. You can find it painting a fish and building a sandcastle. Its stripes are darkest when it is young and fade as it grows up.
