Published on February 11, 2022 | Last Updated on February 11, 2022

You have just been informed that sharks are the best and the upcoming birthday you were planning for your little one now hangs in the balance. If you are stuck on where to go with a shark theme here is a list of our favorite Shark Party Ideas. Find loads of other party themes and tips on bringing your kids’ birthday parties to life!

Colorful Shark Party Decorations

Shark party favors set

Your little one will be smiling from ear to ear if you get the shark party favors set for their party favors. This is an all-in-one solution including party favor bags, rubber wristbands, and sticker sheets all decked out with sharks. All the party guests will be so excited to be able to take home a toothy shark surprise. 

Shark set design

The decor for your shark party can be a stress but with the shark set design, you will get all your sharky goodness in one package. All your decor is included in this bundle, plenty of latex balloons, great foil balloons (importantly sharks), a birthday banner, and a fun backdrop fringe curtain. Your venue will transform into an undersea oasis.

Shark hanging twirls

If you want your guests to feel like they are moving through shark-infested waters then shark hanging twirls will be the perfect addition to your party decor. This includes 15 shark-card swirls that can be hung from the ceiling and will allow your venue to be transformed into a shark pool for guests to venture through at your party. 

Birthday banner

If you are looking for a centerpiece for your party then this birthday banner is the one you want. It is a giant backdrop that doubles as both a great birthday banner and a photo backdrop with a massive shark in the middle. Your guests will be able to pose with their toothy grins to match the giant shark on your birthday banner. 

Shark sunglasses 

Sometimes finding the perfect party favor can take ages but these cute shark sunglasses will be a great take home for your party guests. There are 2 different sunglass designs that incorporate sharks in the biggest way. Who wouldn’t love a shark biting on the side of your sunglasses to make a big fashion statement? 

Shark party tablecloth

How often do you find that a plain boring table cloth ruins the whole theme of your party? This shark party tablecloth set will carry your shark theme throughout your decor. The table cloths are covered in sharks, they are waterproof, spillproof, durable, and most importantly disposable. Your tables can be decked out in sharks and tablecloths thrown away with the mess after. 

Shark cake topper

The stress of decorating a cake to a theme can take over the excitement of party planning. These shark cake toppers are the answer to your problems. You can have a plain iced cake and add these shark cake toppers to make sure the shark theme flows through the cakes as well. There are 25 toppers with sharks on every single one. 

Shark photo booth props

It is always great when you can combine your party decor with an activity for your party. The shark photo booth props are a great example of this. It is a giant photo backdrop that allows guests to pose as if they are in a shark’s mouth, what a great photo moment for guests to enjoy. This is a great use of your shark decor to entertain your guests. 

Shark peel and stick wall decals

It’s impossible not to look at a Baby Shark option when considering a shark theme party. Shark peel and stick wall decals include the full Baby Shark family that you can stick on a wall to bring your decor to life. The stickers are removable and can be transferred to another location without any residue left behind making them a worthwhile investment. 

DIY shark themed party

Maybe you love getting your hands dirty and love doing the decor yourself. If this is you then have a look at the article DIY shark themed party and it will give you all the shark-filled items you can make for yourself. This includes shark fin party hats, your very own shark selfie board as well as a fun game of pin the fin. 

Shark Inspired Foods

Shark fin cupcakes

It can be intimidating trying to do homemade cupcakes as well as decorations for your cake. These shark fin cupcakes are easy to make. The article comes with simple ingredients and steps to make your cute shark fins as well as helpful tips and tricks for best results. These cakes are sure to be delicious and visually fun for your guests. 

Gummy shark rice krispies

It’s often a fun idea to combine a party activity with food. These gummy shark rice krispies are the best of both worlds. You can pre-make some rice crispy treats and then let the kids decorate them at the party with blue melted chocolate for the water along with gummy sharks and fun sea-themed sprinkles to complete your ocean wonderland. 

Shark bait ice cream floats

Everyone loves ice cream at a birthday party. These shark bait ice cream floats will be a big hit with guests. All you need is your choice of blue drink, a dash of a drink with bubbles, a dollop of ice cream on top with some gummy sharks, and a life preserver to decorate. These will be a super cute addition to the menu. 

Shark party punch

Another fun party drink that is shark-full is shark party punch. All you need is blue Hawaiian punch, cream of coconut, lemon-lime soda, ice, and some gummy sharks for decoration. These beautiful blue drinks will give a great pop of color to your table and the sharks swimming in them will be a great surprise for your guests.  

A shark-cuterie

Charcuteries are a great way to serve snacks and appetizers at a party and for a shark theme why not enjoy the play on words and serve a shark-cuterie! This amazing charcuterie is made up of shark tooth quesadillas, life preservers made of powdered donuts and red candy, strawberries, shark gummies, and goldfish cheddar crackers. Shark theme to the max!

Enjoy these Shark inspired Games and Activities 

Jaws of the shark

With just a cardboard box and a bit of creativity, you can have a great party activity. Open up a box on 2 sides and paint a shark mouth on either side. Let the kids crawl through the mouth of the shark while playing music. When the music stops the child inside the jaws of the shark is out, you continue until there is a winner. 

Sharks vs. Dolphins

This is an entertaining team game that all guests can play at the same time. Divide all the kids into 2 teams: sharks vs. dolphins. The dolphins stand in the play area and sharks “swim” around on the floor. The dolphins need to keep the fishes (balloons) safe from the sharks and the sharks need to try and catch and eat (pop) the fish. Fun for all!!

Shark party hats

These shark party hats will double up as a creative activity for the kids and give them a fantastic party favor to take home that they made themselves. You will need some colored paper and cute embellishments and your guests will be kept entertained while making some amazing party hats. The hats will also help your guests look like little sharks swimming around the party. 

Shark jaw photos

You can take a simple paper plate and cut out the center and cut out some teeth, put it on a stick and you have a perfect photo prop. The kids can stick their faces through the center and you have shark jaw photos, an amusing activity. As an extra touch, you can print out a photo of each guest as a party favor.  

Shark volley

If you are having a pool party a great game for your shark party could be shark volley. It is a super fun game! Like traditional volleyball, there are two teams trying to stop the ball (shark) from falling into the water while hitting it over the net. The first team that gets 5 shark bites (ball hits the water) losses the game. This game will keep the competition strong and the entertainment stronger. 

Conclusion

Shark themes may seem intimidating at first especially if your creativity is at an all-time low but with these great ideas, you are sure to have a jaw-some shark party! With such great shark decoration options, amazing food, all shark-themed and entertaining games this will de-fin-itely make your shark party the ocean wonderland of your kid’s dreams.