While we can’t have Shark Week every week, there’s no reason we can’t honor these incredible creatures anytime we like! Think of Shark Week as a fun state of mind. Sure, these powerful ocean hunters can seem a bit frightening, but they’re also breathtaking, intriguing, and, let’s face it, just plain awesome. In celebration of our finned friends, we’ve compiled a collection of shark coloring pages that are perfect for the little marine enthusiast in your life.
As big fans of sharks ourselves, we’ve gathered some fascinating facts about these creatures to share with the kids. So, keep reading for some seriously cool shark info — and to snag a collection of coloring pages that will get your children hooked. If they enjoy these, be sure to check out our dinosaur coloring pages, dragon coloring pages, fish coloring pages, and mermaid coloring pages for even more creative fun.
Free Shark Coloring Pages
Shark No. 1
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This cheerful shark reminds us of the title character from the beloved animated series Zig & Sharko. If you remember this show, perhaps you can introduce it to your child and have them add Zig (a brown hyena) on this coloring page. Fun fact: Sharks never truly sleep; they are always partially awake.
Shark No. 2
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Did you know there are over 500 species of sharks swimming across the globe? Pull up some pictures of different sharks and see which one your little artist thinks resembles this shark! Depending on how it’s colored, it could be a lemon shark, shortfin mako, or even a baby shark. Some sharks can carry their babies for up to two years — how incredible is that!
Shark No. 3
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What a cheerful shark! It has such big, beautiful eyes. Here’s a fun tidbit: Most sharks have excellent vision and can see in color, plus they have superb night vision. Ever wonder who would win in a showdown, a great white or a tiger? We’d bet on the shark; their bite packs a much stronger punch. For example, bull sharks have a bite force of 478 pounds!
Shark No. 4
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There are so many imaginative possibilities here! This shark seems like a character that could be part of a logo. What kind of company would your child create using this logo? Or if they’re more into aviation, they could turn this shark into an airplane. The three fins could easily become propellers! Fun fact: Sharks think humans taste awful. When they bite humans, it’s merely a test.
Shark No. 5
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This shark may seem intimidating, but for kids captivated by sharks, this coloring page could serve as a perfect introduction to watching great white shark videos. Despite their fearsome reputation, humans actually kill more sharks than vice versa, with around 100 million sharks lost each year.
Shark No. 6
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This calm-looking shark could very well be a mako! This species can swim faster than 30 miles per hour and jump over 20 feet out of the water. Blue sharks can give birth to more than 130 pups at once — that’s a lot of little sharks!
Shark No. 7
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It’s our friend Sharko again, now with a slightly nibbled surfboard. That bite mark seems too tiny to belong to him—maybe he’s just returning the board to its owner! Did you know that sharks are made of cartilage and muscle, not bone? This makes it easier for them to chase their prey.
Shark No. 8
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Imagine how much fun this coloring page could be if it had a surprise element! Encourage your child to create something unexpected beneath the waves. Maybe it’s not a shark fin at all—perhaps it’s a mischievous girl with a fake fin on her head, ready to scare her brother in the pool! Interestingly, more people are killed each year by deer, hippos, and cows than by sharks.
Shark No. 9
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This muscular shark looks ready to hit the gym! We love its anchor tattoo, which could lead to a fun discussion about the symbolism behind this design.
Shark No. 10
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Another great white shark! These magnificent creatures are truly awe-inspiring. The largest recorded great white weighed an astonishing 4,000 pounds — that’s two tons! Known as “Deep Blue,” she’s estimated to be over 50 years old and measures about 21 feet long.
Shark No. 11
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Did you know that sharks display aggressive behavior even before they are born? Embryos sometimes attack each other, and some baby sharks will even eat other embryos. This is referred to as intrauterine cannibalism.
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