Easy Paper Shark Craft for kids (Free PDF printable template)

Easy Paper Shark Craft for kids (Free PDF printable template)

Looking for a fun and simple ocean-themed craft for your kids? This Easy Paper Shark Craft is perfect for preschoolers and younger children! Using our free printable PDF template, kids can create their own paper shark using basic materials and a bit of imagination. Whether for Shark Week, a summer activity, or an under-the-sea unit, this craft is sure to make a splash!

Easy Paper Shark Craft for kids (Free PDF printable template)
Easy Paper Shark Craft for kids (Free PDF printable template)

Supplies Needed:

  • Blue or light blue colored paper
  • White paper
  • Scissors
  • Glue
  • Black marker
  • Free PDF printable shark template (available below)
Easy Paper Shark Craft for kids (Free PDF printable template)

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  • Googly eyes (optional)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Template Pieces

Easy Paper Shark Craft for kids (Free PDF printable template)

Print the free PDF shark template. Use the shapes to cut out the following parts:

From blue or light blue paper: one large square, three fins (top, sides and one tail piece

From white paper: one large square and two strips of teeth

Easy Paper Shark Craft for kids (Free PDF printable template)
Easy Paper Shark Craft for kids (Free PDF printable template)

2. Make the Shark’s Body

Glue the blue square on top of the white square so the corners match, to form a cone shape, and glue it to secure.

Easy Paper Shark Craft for kids (Free PDF printable template)
Easy Paper Shark Craft for kids (Free PDF printable template)
Easy Paper Shark Craft for kids (Free PDF printable template)
Easy Paper Shark Craft for kids (Free PDF printable template)

3. Add the Shark’s Teeth

Glue the white zigzag teeth strips along the inside edge of the shark’s mouth (the open side of the cone).

Easy Paper Shark Craft for kids (Free PDF printable template)

4. Attach the Fins and Tail

Easy Paper Shark Craft for kids (Free PDF printable template)
Easy Paper Shark Craft for kids (Free PDF printable template)

Glue the top fin to the top of the cone, the side fins to each side, and the tail to the back.

Easy Paper Shark Craft for kids (Free PDF printable template)

5. Finish the Face

Cut out the eyes from the template and glue them on—or use googly eyes for extra fun. Use a black marker to draw  gills.

Easy Paper Shark Craft for kids (Free PDF printable template)

This shark craft is a great way to practice fine motor skills, cutting, and gluing. Plus, kids will love playing with their finished shark!

Easy Paper Shark Craft for kids (Free PDF printable template)

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