1Step 1 of 7
Draw the body
Draw a long body that is round at the top and gets thin at the bottom, like a long drop of water upside down. Press lightly so you can fix it later.
▶ Watch this stepHow to Draw a Cartoon Hammerhead Shark
This cartoon hammerhead shark is a long body, a wide hammer head, eyes at the ends, side fins, a back fin, a tail, 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 hammerhead shark, step by step
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Add the hammer head
On top of the body, draw a wide flat head that sticks out a lot on both sides, like a hammer.
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3Step 3 of 7
Draw the eyes and face
Draw a round eye at each end of the hammer, a small smile in the middle and pink cheeks.
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4Step 4 of 7
Add the fins
Draw a big pointy fin on each side of the body, and a thin fin down the middle of the back.
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5Step 5 of 7
Draw the tail
At the bottom of the body, draw a tail with two points.
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Add the gill lines and bubbles
Draw a few short lines on each side of the body for gills, and some bubbles around the shark.
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7Step 7 of 7
Color your hammerhead shark
Grey blue for the body and head, darker grey blue for the fins and tail, pink for the cheeks and light blue for the bubbles.
▶ Watch this stepTips for a better cartoon hammerhead shark
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Draw light first
Keep your first lines soft, then press harder once you like the shape.
2
Hammer head
Make the head wide and flat, much wider than the body.
3
Eyes at the ends
Put the eyes at the very ends of the hammer.
4
Top view
This shark is drawn from above, so you see both side fins.
5
Go over the final lines
Trace your drawing with a darker pencil or a black pen so it stands out after coloring.
6
Make it your own
Once you finish your hammerhead shark, add a background, a friend or a funny hat.
Done? Now make it colourful
Colour your cartoon hammerhead shark in, or keep practising with more ideas to copy.
Questions people ask
Is this cartoon hammerhead shark easy enough for young kids?
Yes. Most children from about age 5 can follow it.
Why does a hammerhead have a hammer shaped head?
The wide head helps it see more around it and find food hiding in the sand.
Are hammerhead sharks big?
The great hammerhead can grow longer than a car.
What colors do I need for a cartoon hammerhead shark?
Grey blue, darker grey blue, 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.
