How to Draw a Shark

Animals

How to Draw a Shark

Want to learn how to draw how to draw a shark? This tutorial will help you do it in just 35 simple steps, with clear illustrations for each step. Whether you're a beginner or experienced, the steps below are easy to understand and follow.

You just need a pencil, drawing paper, and an eraser — then start drawing step by step!

This lesson includes 4 different ways to draw. Choose the one that suits you best!

Simple and Beautiful Shark Drawing Tutorial for Kids

Simple and Beautiful Shark Drawing Tutorial for Kids

7 steps

1

Step 1

First, draw a half circle for the shark's body.

Simple and Beautiful Shark Drawing Tutorial for Kids - Step 1

2

Step 2

Next, draw two triangles as fins for the shark.

Simple and Beautiful Shark Drawing Tutorial for Kids - Step 2

3

Step 3

Then, draw the tail for the shark.

Simple and Beautiful Shark Drawing Tutorial for Kids - Step 3

4

Step 4

Don't forget to draw the eyes for the shark.

Simple and Beautiful Shark Drawing Tutorial for Kids - Step 4

5

Step 5

Add gills and a mouth for the shark as shown below.

Simple and Beautiful Shark Drawing Tutorial for Kids - Step 5

6

Step 6

Use an eraser to remove any excess parts to complete the shark drawing.

Simple and Beautiful Shark Drawing Tutorial for Kids - Step 6

7

Step 7

Remember to color the shark to make it more lively.

Simple and Beautiful Shark Drawing Tutorial for Kids - Step 7

Practice drawing all steps

Simple Shark Drawing Tutorial for Kids

Simple Shark Drawing Tutorial for Kids

11 steps

1

Step 1

First, draw a circle.

Simple Shark Drawing Tutorial for Kids - Step 1

2

Step 2

Next, draw the shark's wide mouth.

Simple Shark Drawing Tutorial for Kids - Step 2

3

Step 3

Draw the body shape.

Simple Shark Drawing Tutorial for Kids - Step 3

4

Step 4

Use an eraser to remove any extra lines.

Simple Shark Drawing Tutorial for Kids - Step 4

5

Step 5

Next, draw the tail.

Simple Shark Drawing Tutorial for Kids - Step 5

6

Step 6

Draw the shark's fins step by step.

Simple Shark Drawing Tutorial for Kids - Step 6

7

Step 7

Draw a curve on the shark's body from head to tail.

Simple Shark Drawing Tutorial for Kids - Step 7

8

Step 8

Next, draw the sharp teeth.

Simple Shark Drawing Tutorial for Kids - Step 8

9

Step 9

Don't forget to draw the eyes and nose of the shark.

Simple Shark Drawing Tutorial for Kids - Step 9

10

Step 10

Add some details on the body and fins of the shark.

Simple Shark Drawing Tutorial for Kids - Step 10

11

Step 11

Finally, color it to complete the drawing.

Simple Shark Drawing Tutorial for Kids - Step 11

Practice drawing all steps

Guide to Drawing a Beautiful Shark

Guide to Drawing a Beautiful Shark

10 steps

1

Step 1

Draw the shark's body

Guide to Drawing a Beautiful Shark - Step 1

2

Step 2

Add details on the shark's head

Guide to Drawing a Beautiful Shark - Step 2

3

Step 3

Draw the mouth and sharp teeth of the shark

Guide to Drawing a Beautiful Shark - Step 3

4

Step 4

Add eyes and nostrils

Guide to Drawing a Beautiful Shark - Step 4

5

Step 5

Draw the belly

Guide to Drawing a Beautiful Shark - Step 5

6

Step 6

Draw the dorsal fin and two side fins

Guide to Drawing a Beautiful Shark - Step 6

7

Step 7

Don't forget the crescent-shaped tail of the shark

Guide to Drawing a Beautiful Shark - Step 7

8

Step 8

Draw the gills

Guide to Drawing a Beautiful Shark - Step 8

9

Step 9

Add a line between the belly and back

Guide to Drawing a Beautiful Shark - Step 9

10

Step 10

Let's color it in!

Guide to Drawing a Beautiful Shark - Step 10

Practice drawing all steps

How to Draw a Fierce and Brutal Shark for Kids

How to Draw a Fierce and Brutal Shark for Kids

7 steps

1

Step 1

Draw the head of the shark.

How to Draw a Fierce and Brutal Shark for Kids - Step 1

2

Step 2

Draw its mouth and a set of sharp teeth.

How to Draw a Fierce and Brutal Shark for Kids - Step 2

3

Step 3

Add two fins on the sides.

How to Draw a Fierce and Brutal Shark for Kids - Step 3

4

Step 4

Next, draw the lower body of the shark.

How to Draw a Fierce and Brutal Shark for Kids - Step 4

5

Step 5

Draw the tail and dorsal fin of the shark.

How to Draw a Fierce and Brutal Shark for Kids - Step 5

6

Step 6

Draw the eyes, nose, and gills of the shark.

How to Draw a Fierce and Brutal Shark for Kids - Step 6

7

Step 7

Finally, color it to make the picture more beautiful.

How to Draw a Fierce and Brutal Shark for Kids - Step 7

Practice drawing all steps

▶Drawing tips

Draw lightly with a pencil first, then darken the lines when you're satisfied.
You don't need to draw exactly like the sample — add your own style!
After finishing your drawing, you can color it directly on Tomau.AI to make it more vibrant.

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