This easy origami shark is a fun and beginner-friendly project that’s great for kids and adults alike. With only 9 steps, you’ll create a fierce-looking shark using basic folds and a single cut. You can even decorate it with eyes and teeth for a more dynamic look. For the best result, try using two-sided colored paper!
Follow detailed visual guides with clear images showing each fold, crease, and technique to create beautiful origami models
Place your paper like a diamond. Fold the top corner to the bottom corner, crease well, and unfold to create a center guide.
Place your paper like a diamond. Fold the top corner to the bottom corner, crease well, and unfold to create a center guide.
Bring both the top and bottom corners inward so their edges meet along the center crease. You'll now have a kite shape.
Bring both the top and bottom corners inward so their edges meet along the center crease. You'll now have a kite shape.
Fold the sharp right point over to the center dot, crease, and unfold. This creates a helpful mark for shaping.
Fold the sharp right point over to the center dot, crease, and unfold. This creates a helpful mark for shaping.
Use the mark from Step 3 as reference. Fold the top and bottom edges inward along the dotted lines so they meet at the mark.
Use the mark from Step 3 as reference. Fold the top and bottom edges inward along the dotted lines so they meet at the mark.
Use scissors to make a small cut from the pointy tip up to the red dot. This will let us shape the tail later.
Use scissors to make a small cut from the pointy tip up to the red dot. This will let us shape the tail later.
Flip your model to the other side. Then fold both top and bottom sides toward the center, following the dotted lines.
Flip your model to the other side. Then fold both top and bottom sides toward the center, following the dotted lines.
Fold the top flap back using the dashed red line as a guide. This will shape the shark’s top fin.
Fold the top flap back using the dashed red line as a guide. This will shape the shark’s top fin.
Fold the pointed end of the shark upward and outward to form the tail fin. Use the diagonal fold shown in the image.
Fold the pointed end of the shark upward and outward to form the tail fin. Use the diagonal fold shown in the image.
Draw a scary face or a happy shark smile. Add teeth, eyes, or stickers to personalize your origami shark!
Draw a scary face or a happy shark smile. Add teeth, eyes, or stickers to personalize your origami shark!
Follow along with our detailed video tutorial to learn how to fold your origami. This step-by-step guide makes each fold easy to understand and fun to follow!
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