Cute Shark Drawing

Hey y'all, ready to create a cute shark drawing? Sharks ain't just for scaring folks; they can be adorable too! Today, we're gonna learn how to draw a cute looking shark that'll make you smile.
Grab your pencil, some drawing paper, and maybe some crayons or colored pencils. We'll keep our efforts light today. By the end of this 50-minute lesson, you'll have an adorable shark on your paper.
Follow along step-by-step, and don't worry if it's not perfect. Each stroke brings your friendly shark closer to completion
Estimated Time: 50 minutes
Level: Intermediate
Materials
- Pencil
- Drawing Paper
- Crayons or Colored Pencils
- Black Marker (optional)
Lesson: Cute Shark Drawing
We about to begin our drawing of a cute shark. Sharks don't have to be scary. Get ready to create this adorable sea creature in just 15 steps. For extra cuteness we'll base our drawing off of a hammerhead. Follow along closely, and you'll have a cute shark drawing that'll make you smile. Let's get those pencils moving!
Form the Head

Begin by forming the shape of the hammerhead shark’s head by drawing a curving line.
Outline the Body

Draw two long, curved lines to outline the elongated body of the shark.
Add the Eyes

Add the cute shark’s two rounded eyes.
Draw the Mouth

Form the outline of the shark’s open mouth. We are drawing this mouth almost with a wee bit of a smile.
Form the Teeth

Draw a zigzag line to add the shark’s teeth.
Add the Tongue

Add the curved outline of its tongue.
Draw the Tail Fin

Now, draw the pointed shape of its tail fin at the end of its body.
Attach the Pectoral Fins

Attach its elongated pectoral fins on the sides of its body. Make sure to erase any overlapping lines.
Add the Dorsal Fin

Add a large V-shaped dorsal fin on the shark’s back.
Draw a Smaller Dorsal Fin

Draw a smaller dorsal fin next to the first dorsal fin.
Outline the Gills

Outline the gills by drawing four curved lines.
Fill in the Eyes

Fill in the eyes with black, and add white shimmer.
Color the Mouth

Now, color the teeth with white and the tongue red. Then, fill in the back part of its mouth with a darker shade of red.
Shade the Shark’s Body

Use a light pink to color the face, underbelly, and the underside of the shark’s fins. Then, color the rest of its body with a more vibrant shade of purple.
Add Blush

Let’s make our shark look even cuter by adding red rounded blush on its cheeks.

Artist & Educator