Swimming shark coloring page: a shark drawn in thick, bold black outlines on white. Parts to color: body, belly, crescent tail and big fin.

EasyAges 3–5

Swimming shark coloring page: a shark drawn in clean black outlines on white. Parts to color: body, belly, crescent tail, big fin, side fin and smiling mouth.

MediumAges 6–8

Swimming Shark Coloring Page

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Four triangle teeth show in the wide grin of this shark as it swims toward the left side of the page. One round eye and three curved gill lines finish the face. A tall pointed fin rises from the back, the crescent tail fills the right edge, and two fins hang underneath, a large side fin and a small belly fin.

Every shape is the same on the standard sheet for ages 6 to 8, just in thinner lines than the bold outlines of the easy sheet for ages 3 to 5. One way to work is the body first, then the fins, saving the mouth and the eye for last with a sharp pencil. The tail tip and the top fin both keep a clear margin from the edge when the A4 or US Letter file prints at 100 percent.

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Frequently asked questions

Which shark version suits a four-year-old?

The easy version. Its thick outlines make the eight areas easier to stay inside. Children of six and older usually prefer the standard version with finer lines.

Which way is the shark swimming?

Toward the left side of the page, mouth first. The crescent tail fills the right edge.

How can we make the shark look real?

Use blue-gray on the back and fins and keep the belly stripe white or very pale. Many real sharks are darker on top and lighter underneath.

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