How to Draw a Hammerhead Shark (Easy Step by Step)
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A hammerhead shark is fun to draw because its head is a giant wide bar, which makes it look silly and friendly at the same time. You only need a few simple shapes: a rounded rectangle for the head, a curved triangle for the fin, a vase shape for the body, and two leaf shapes for the side fins.
- Easy
- 10 minutes
- 7 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
Start drawing
In this article (7 sections)
How to draw a hammerhead shark step by step
How to Draw a Hammerhead Shark · tinyhandscreate.com
Step 1: The wide head
Draw a big, wide rounded rectangle lying on its side, like a fat dog bone. Make the top and bottom edges dip in a little in the middle.
Step 2: The tall fin
On top of the head, draw a curved triangle that rises to a point, like a sail. Its two lines start on the top edge of the head.
Step 3: Body and tail
Under the head, draw two lines that start at the bottom edge and curve down and in, like a vase. Finish with a tail shaped like a letter V with a notch in the middle.
Step 4: Side fins
Draw a pointed leaf shape sticking out from each side of the body. Make them match, one on the left and one on the right.
Step 5: Two eyes
Put a small round dot near each far end of the wide head. Keep them at the same height so your shark looks balanced.
Step 6: A happy smile
In the middle of the head, draw a small curved line like a smile. Curve both ends upward.
Step 7: Gill lines
On each side of the body, draw two short curved lines that look like parentheses. Make the left pair and the right pair match.
All done!
Go over your lines with a marker, then color it in.
Finished your hammerhead shark? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a whale shark or how to draw a dolphin next.
Tips for drawing a hammerhead shark
- Draw the head first and keep it very wide. If it is too short, your shark will look like a regular shark.
- Sketch the body as two lines that curve in like a vase, then add the V-shaped tail with its notch in the middle.
- Draw the side fins as matching leaf shapes. Start each one on the body line so they look attached.
- Keep the two eyes at the same height, and make the gill lines small so they stay neat.
Free hammerhead shark coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this hammerhead shark coloring page at full size and print it. It is the same drawing you just learned, with clean lines ready for crayons or markers.
How to color your hammerhead shark drawing
Try gray or blue for the whole shark, or a lighter color for the belly, with a pale blue ocean behind. For a creative twist, add bubbles, tiny fish, or a sandy sea floor.
Hammerhead shark fun fact for kids
A hammerhead shark's eyes sit at the two far ends of its wide head. Hammerheads often hunt stingrays that hide in the sand.
Questions about drawing a hammerhead shark
What shapes do I need to draw a hammerhead shark?
You need a wide rounded rectangle for the head, a curved triangle for the top fin, and a vase shape for the body. Add a V for the tail and two leaf shapes for the side fins.
How do I make my hammerhead shark look cuter?
Put the eyes far apart near the ends of the head and add a small smile in the middle. Round, simple fins also make it look friendly.
Why does a hammerhead shark have a wide head?
The wide head puts its eyes far apart. It also has special sensors that help the shark find hidden prey.
What are the little curved lines on the body?
They are gill lines. Draw two short curves on each side of the body and make the left and right sides match.
