🦈 Paper Plate Whale Shark Craft for Kids – Free Template (The Biggest Fish in the Sea!)

This Paper Plate Whale Shark Craft is a fun and easy ocean themed project that lets kids create their own adorable whale shark using a paper plate and just a few simple materials. It's perfect for ocean and sea animal units, Shark Week themed activities, marine biology lessons, or just a jaw-some good time at home or in the classroom.

Using our free printable template, kids can paint, cut, and glue their way to a stunning whale shark — complete with a dark navy blue body, a soft white or light blue belly, wide pectoral fins sweeping out on both sides, a dramatic tail fin, rosy pink cheeks, big expressive eyes, a cheerful smile, and the most satisfying white speckle pattern dotted across the whole body — while building fine motor and creative skills.

This craft works great for:

• ocean and sea animal themed lessons • Shark Week and summer themed activities • marine biology and wildlife units • homeschool and classroom art projects

Watch the video tutorial below and download the free template to start creating your Paper Plate Whale Shark today! 🦈🌊