Learn how to draw a great looking Tiger Shark with easy drawing instructions and video tutorial.
By following the simple steps, you too can easily draw a perfect Tiger Shark.
Step-by-Step Instructions for Drawing a Tiger Shark
How to Draw a Great Looking Tiger Shark for Kids and Beginners - Step 1
1. Use thick lines to draw a narrow, uneven arrow pointing to the left. Sketch a circle with another circle inside it for the eye.
Drawing Step 2
2. Outline the top of the body with a curve like a flat ocean wave. Sketch a loop for the nostril, then add another curve for the jaw.
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Drawing Step 3
3. Draw the fin with a narrow triangle with a bump on the right. Outline the underside of the body with a horizontal curve.
Drawing Step 4
4. Add two more triangles for the left and back fins. Make a curved line pointing up toward the tail.
Drawing Step 5
5. Sketch another triangle with a deep curve on the right for your cartoon tiger shark's top fin. Draw a tall line with two triangles on the end to start the tail.
Drawing Step 6
6. Make a long vertical curve that ends in a narrow triangle that connects to the body. Add another triangle next to the tail. Use dashes for the gills.
Drawing Step 7
7. Sketch curved lines on your tiger shark's face and underside for added dimension. Use round triangles and ovals for the markings.
Add More Details to Your Tiger Shark Picture - Step 8
8. Add more uneven shapes for your cartoon tiger shark's spots. Sketch ovals and teardrop shapes like water dripping off the shark's back.
Complete the Outline of Your Tiger Shark Drawing - Step 9
9. Draw more shapes on the top fin and near the tail.
Color Your Tiger Shark Drawing
Outline your cartoon tiger shark with black ink, then color the body with muted brown and reddish-brown. Try to blend the brown shades together with a colored pencil for added realism. Use darker brown for the markings.
Use black and white for the eye and gray for the underside of the body. For added detail, add a blue background so that your tiger shark can swim in the ocean.
Afterward, learn how to draw a great white shark or check out this hammerhead shark step-by-step drawing guide to sharpen your wildlife drawing skills.
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Learn More About The Tiger Shark Drawing
Tiger sharks are fierce hunters that live in the ocean. Learn how to draw a tiger shark with your favorite coloring tools.
Tiger sharks are one of the biggest shark species in the world. They'll eat just about anything, including seals and sea turtles. Tiger sharks get their name from the stripes on their back that resemble a tiger's fur.
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This guide recommends using a combination of thin and thick lines to draw your shark. You could outline your drawing with a pen, marker or calligraphy brush that helps you vary the line thicknesses.
After practicing realism, you try another art style with this cartoon shark drawing guide.
For more easy and fun guides, see the How to Draw an Easy Shark for Kids or Manta Ray Drawing tutorials.
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