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Draw the body
Draw a long body shaped like a torpedo, round at the front and thin at the back. Press lightly so you can fix it later.
▶ Watch this stepHow to Draw a Cartoon Great White Shark
This cartoon great white shark is a torpedo body, a white belly, a crescent tail, a tall back fin, an eye, an open mouth with teeth, gills and bubbles. Watch each step being drawn in pencil, then copy it on your own paper. It works for kids from about age 5 and for adult beginners too.
7 easy steps 15 minutes Easy level Ages 5 and up
Copy the dark lines in each step. The grey lines are the parts you already drew.
How to draw a cartoon great white shark, step by step
2Step 2 of 7
Add the white belly
Along the bottom of the body, draw a line for the white belly.
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3Step 3 of 7
Draw the tail
At the back, draw a tall tail shaped like a crescent moon.
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Add the fins
Draw a tall pointy fin on the back and a fin under the body.
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Draw the face and teeth
Draw a round eye with a white shine, then an open mouth with a row of small pointy teeth.
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Add the gills and bubbles
Draw three curved lines for the gills, and a few bubbles in front of the shark.
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7Step 7 of 7
Color your great white shark
Grey for the body and fins, white for the belly and teeth, pink for the mouth and light blue for the bubbles.
▶ Watch this stepTips for a better cartoon great white shark
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Draw light first
Keep your first lines soft, then press harder once you like the shape.
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White belly
Draw a line along the bottom of the body and leave the belly white.
3
Toothy grin
Small triangles in the mouth make a friendly toothy grin.
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Tall fin
Make the back fin tall and pointy.
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Go over the final lines
Trace your drawing with a darker pencil or a black pen so it stands out after coloring.
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Make it your own
Once you finish your great white shark, add a background, a friend or a funny hat.
Done? Now make it colourful
Colour your cartoon great white shark in, or keep practising with more ideas to copy.
Questions people ask
Is this cartoon great white shark easy enough for young kids?
Yes. Most children from about age 5 can follow it.
Why is it called a great white shark?
It has a white belly, and it is one of the biggest sharks.
How many teeth does a great white shark have?
It has about 300 teeth in many rows, and new teeth grow when old ones fall out.
What colors do I need for a cartoon great white shark?
Grey, white, pink and light blue.
Can I print the steps?
Yes. Right click or long press any step picture to save it, then print it and keep it next to you while you draw.
