How to Draw an Easy Shark: Easy Step-by-Step Drawing Tutorial for Kids
Let’s draw something cool! In this tutorial, we are going to learn how to draw a cool, smiling shark using a very clean contour drawing method in 9 simple, easy-to-follow steps.
Every new line is highlighted in pink so you never get lost. Notice how we draw the outside lines of the shark piece by piece so we never have to erase any messy construction shapes! Sharks share the ocean with all sorts of treasures — like the ones in our Seashell tutorial.
Materials You’ll Need
Step-by-Step Easy Shark Tutorial
Start by drawing a long curved line stretching across the page to form the top of the head and back.
Draw a large, sharp triangle fin sticking straight up from the middle of the back.
Draw a long, sweeping line curving all the way underneath to form the big belly of the shark.
Draw a sharp, pointed V-shape connecting the top and bottom lines at the back to create the powerful tail fin.
Draw two sharp triangle flippers pointing down and backward from the belly.
Draw a large smiling mouth wrapping around the front, filled with a zig-zag line of sharp teeth!
Draw three small, curved lines on the side of the shark’s body for the gills.
Draw a small dot eye, and a long wavy line slicing through the middle of the body to separate the colors.
Color the top half of your shark grey, and the bottom half light blue!
Sharp Teeth: Keep the zig-zag teeth line tight and pointy — that’s what gives the shark its classic toothy grin!
Two-Tone Color: Real sharks are darker on top and lighter underneath — this camouflage trick makes your drawing look extra realistic.
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