How to Draw a Great White Shark
Welcome to my lesson on how to draw a great white shark. This lesson is gonna be fun and on the easy side, perfect for beginners. With just 50 minutes of your time, you’ll create an epic sea creature on paper.
You'll need your pencil, drawing paper, crayons or colored pencils, and a black marker if you want some extra pop to your drawn outlines. We’ll take it slow with step-by-step images and instructions, so don’t worry one bit! Each step will get you closer to completing your drawing of one of the ocean's most majestic predators.
We'll start with basic shapes and build up the details from there. By the end, you'll have a jaw-dropping great white shark.
Estimated Time: 50 minutes
Level: Intermediate
Materials
- Pencil
- Drawing Paper
- Crayons or Colored Pencils
- Black Marker (optional)
Lesson: How to Draw a Great White Shark
Alright drawing students, ready to take a journey into the deep blue and learn how to draw a great white shark? We're talkin' about the king of the ocean here. We'll break it down into 15 steps, starting with basic shapes and lines. Then, we’ll add those killer details that make a great white look fierce.
Outline the Body
First, outline the great white shark’s elongated body by drawing two curved lines.
Form the Mouth
Form the shark’s mouth with a short bottom jaw.
Add the Caudal Fin
Add the curved and pointed caudal fin at the end of the shark’s body.
Attach the Pectoral Fins
Attach the long pectoral fins connected to the sides of the great white shark’s body.
Draw the Teeth
Draw a zigzag line to form the shark’s teeth.
Outline the Gills
Outline its gills by creating curving vertical lines.
Add the Eye
Add the circular outline of its eye.
Attach the Dorsal Fins
Attach the pointed dorsal fins on the shark’s back.
Draw the Pelvic Fin
Draw a small V-shaped pelvic fin connected to its underbelly.
Add the Anal Fin
Add the shark’s anal fin next to its pelvic fin.
Outline the Bubbles
Outline the rounded water bubbles around the great white shark.
Fill in the Eye
Fill in the eye with black, and draw a white oval shimmer to it.
Color the Shark’s Body
Color the underbelly and the underside of its fins with white. Then, use a dark shade of gray to fill in the rest of the shark’s body.
Add Color to the Bubbles
Use a light blue color to fill in the water bubbles.
Shade the Water
Color the underwater background with vibrant and slightly darker shades of blue.
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