Get ready to make a splash with these exciting shark activities for kids—just in time for Shark Week! Whether you’re a homeschooler, teacher, or parent looking to add some ocean-themed fun to your summer plans, this collection of hands-on shark crafts, games, and learning ideas is sure to keep kids engaged. These kid-friendly shark activities are perfect for toddlers, preschoolers, and elementary students who are curious about the ocean’s most fascinating predator. From creative crafts to educational science fun, dive into Shark Week with jaw-some activities your kids will love!
🦈 Dive into Learning: Shark Activities for Kids (Perfect for Shark Week!)
Shark Week is the perfect time to spark curiosity and excitement with your kids! Keep reading for hands-on ideas that combine learning with the thrill of the deep blue sea. Your Shark Week celebration just got fintastic!
📺 What is Shark Week?
Every summer, Shark Week dives into homes across the world with a mix of education, excitement, and awe-inspiring shark footage. Here’s everything you need to know for Shark Week 2025:
- 📅 Dates: July 20–26, 2025
- 🕗 Air Time: New shows air nightly at 8 PM ET/PT
- 📺 Where to Watch:
- TV: Discovery Channel
- Streaming: HBO Max, Discovery+
- Live Streaming Options: Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, DirecTV Stream
This year’s jaw-dropping lineup includes:
- Dancing with Sharks (hosted by Tom Bergeron)
- Air Jaws: The Hunt for Colossus
- How to Survive a Shark Attack
- Great White Sex Battle (educational and age-dependent content—parent preview recommended)
It’s the 37th annual Shark Week—and the perfect time to blend fun and learning with your kids!
🧠 Why Shark Activities Are Great for Kids
Sharks are fascinating creatures that naturally grab kids’ attention. Incorporating shark activities for kids during Shark Week not only fuels their curiosity about ocean life but also sneaks in science, literacy, and fine motor practice. Plus, it’s just plain fun!
📚 Jaw-some Shark Books for Kids
Reading is the perfect way to deepen your child’s curiosity about sharks! Whether you’re snuggling up for story time or adding literature to your Shark Week learning plans, these shark books for kids are packed with fun facts, engaging stories, and vibrant illustrations.
🎨 Shark Crafts for Kids
Shark Headband Craft for Shark Week Viewing
Looking for a fun and easy Shark Week craft for kids? This free shark headband printable is the perfect activity to get your little ones excited about all things shark-related!
Chompin’ Foam Shark Puppet
This super easy kids craft lets kids gobble up imaginary fish along with the sharks on the big screen.
Free Printable Shark Bookmarks to Color and Personalize
Get ready to dive into reading with these free printable shark bookmarks to color and personalize.
Fun Feed the Shark Craft for Kids
This shark craft for kids is the perfect craft for a summer day. It is a super simple craft made for kids ages 3 and up.
Pop-Up Shark Paper Craft for Kids
This fun paper shark craft for kids can be just for fun, or it can be used to help your students learn the parts of a shark and their function.
Shark Paper Plate Craft
This shark paper plate craft is the perfect way to kick off your kid’s summer while engaging in some creative arts and crafts time!
Shark Coloring Pages
Get ready to dive into our jaw-some collection of Shark coloring pages, all available for free download and printing!
Spectacular Shark Coloring Pages for Kids and Adults
Take a bite of coloring fun with these spectacular shark coloring pages for kids and adults. They are perfect for Shark Week and all year long!
📚 Shark-Themed Learning Activities
The Shark Lady Unit Study
Learn even more about Eugenie Clark, The Shark Lady, with this unit study which is appropriate for ALL ages.
All About Sharks Discovery Deck
Each deck includes 20 question cards on a specific topic, with QR codes that connect to educational videos designed just for kids.
Learning About Sharks for Kids Science Activity & Free Printable
Teach your kids about sharks with this free printable science activity and hands on learning activity!
Easy Ways to Make Shark Week Fun with this Printable Pack
A variety of ways to enjoy Shark Week (or learning fun with sharks) are awaiting you with these coloring pages, color by number, maze, and card printables.
Feelings and Emotions Recognition with Sharks for Preschoolers
These Shark Feelings and Emotions Posters are the perfect way to reinforce feelings and emotions in a fun way for your preschooler.
Shark Fun Facts Printable
This Shark Fun Facts Printable is perfect for kids who want to learn more than “sharks have sharp teeth.”
Free Parts of a Shark Worksheet
This printable introduces key anatomy terms through labeling, coloring, and tracing, ideal for early elementary learners.
Free Different Types of Sharks Worksheets
With ten species to explore, this printable set introduces key facts in a simple format that works well for 1st to 3rd graders.
🌊 Shark Science Fun
How to Make Shark Slime
Not only is shark slime a fun activity, but it’s also a great way to teach your kids some science concepts.
DIY Sharknado Science Experiment
Create a sharknado using super simple supplies like bottles, food coloring, and make believe sharks in this fun science experiment for kids.
Learning about Shark Senses Activity
Sharks are known for their out-of-this-world senses underwater, teach your kids how these senses work with this fun ocean experiment about the shark senses.
Shark Week Challenge
This super fun science experiment will keep your kids on the edge of their seats as they find out how many marbles can their makeshift boats hold and save from the dangers of the sharks.
How Do Sharks Float?
Teach your kids the concept of how sharks float in the ocean with this easy ocean experiment for young kids.
Hunting for Sharks Teeth
Let your children have an enjoyable time hunting for shark teeth in this activity!
Floating Sharks – Oil and Water Experiment
This ocean science experiment is the best way to how sharks float underwater.
🎲 Shark Games & Gross Motor Activities
Shark Attack Tag
Choose one child to be the shark while others are swimmers. If tagged, they become sharks too!
Feed the Shark Toss Game
Create a cardboard shark mouth and toss bean bags in to “feed” the shark. Great for birthday parties or summer picnics.
Ocean Animal Movement Game
Call out animals and have kids move like them. “Swim like a shark!” gets the heart pumping and kids giggling.
📺 Shark Week Snacks
There’s no better way to watch Shark Week than with some Shark Week Snacks!
📌 Pin and Save These Shark Activities for Kids
Whether you’re planning for Shark Week or just love ocean-themed learning, these shark activities for kids will make a splash in your home or classroom. From crafts to games, these ideas combine education with excitement—perfect for curious little minds.
💡 Tip: Bookmark this post or pin it to your Shark Week board so you can easily find it every year!
🐟 Shark Week Learning Fun
Shark Week is more than just TV—it’s a chance to dive deep into learning! These shark activities for kids are a great way to make ocean science hands-on and memorable. Whether you’re crafting, counting, or pretending to swim like a shark, your little ones are sure to have a jaw-some time.
Happy Shark Week! 🦈🌊
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