Weâre back with another fin-tastic shark craftâand this one is perfect for kids who love ocean animals, silly stories, or anything with big teeth and even bigger personality! Using a recycled paper tube and our free printable shark template, your little ones can build their own 3D shark friend ready to swim through imaginary underwater adventures. This craft is super easy (just print, cut, and glue), and itâs great for preschoolers and early elementary kids who are working on scissors skills and following simple instructions.
Printable Shark Craft for Kids
This craft is quick to make, super cute, and turns an ordinary toilet paper roll into something awesome. Itâs a great hands-on activity for ocean unit studies, shark week, summer fun, or just because crafting is the best.
? What Youâll Need
- Printable paper tube shark template (scroll to download!)
- Empty toilet paper roll or make your own tube with paper
- Scissors
- Glue or tape
Print the Shark Craft Template Here
Related: Make a shark puppet with this printable
?? Letâs Make a Paper Tube Shark!
1. Make the Sharkâs Body
Start by cutting out the large rectangular piece from the printable template. This will be the sharkâs body. Roll it into a tube shape (or wrap it around a toilet paper roll) and glue or tape the edges so it holds its shape.
2. Cut Out the Shark Pieces
Carefully cut out the sharkâs head, fins, eyes, mouth, and even the ocean waves from the rest of the printable.
3. Assemble Your Shark!
Glue the sharkâs head onto one end of the tube to give it a face. Then, attach the fins to the top and sides of the tube. Add the mouth (complete with ferocious teeth!) and stick on the eyes to bring your shark to life.
4. Add the Waves
Use the printable waves to set the scene! You can glue them around the sharkâs body or behind it to create a mini underwater world.
More Shark Fun from Kids Activities Blog
How are you going to use this shark craft?