Here is a simple step-by-step guide to drawing a shark:
- Start with a thin, long oval shape for the shark's body.
- Attach an angled line at the left side of the oval for the head guide.
- Draw a triangle pointing left on the other side of the oval for the tail fin.
- Connect the tail fin to the body with a few lines.
- Add dorsal and pectoral fins (triangular shapes) on the top and bottom of the body oval.
- Sketch the mouth using a curved line ending in an upside-down V shape.
- Add sharp triangular teeth inside the mouth.
- Draw the eyes as circles near the head.
- Add gill lines behind the head.
- Finish by drawing the tail and other fins with curved or pointed shapes.
For beginners or kids, it helps to use light pencil strokes at first, and then darken the final lines. You can add details like shading or waves around the shark for more effect. There are also many video tutorials available online that guide through these steps visually if needed. This approach is useful for drawing a great white shark or a general shark shape and can be adjusted for style (realistic or cartoonish).