{"id":19824,"date":"2023-05-25T12:24:19","date_gmt":"2023-05-25T12:24:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/?p=19824"},"modified":"2023-07-03T13:48:38","modified_gmt":"2023-07-03T13:48:38","slug":"shark-drawing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/shark-drawing\/","title":{"rendered":"Shark Drawing In 4 Steps [A Guide For Beginners With Video + Images"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"font-size: 10pt; text-align: center;\">Ready to learn how to draw a shark?<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Some scientists believe that sharks have been around for over <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhm.ac.uk\/discover\/shark-evolution-a-450-million-year-timeline.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">450<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> million years.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">These beautiful albeit sometimes dangerous animals have always embodied both power and mystery.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Their bodies are sleek and their presence commanding, and that\u2019s the reason many beginners struggle to bring this awe-inspiring predator to life on paper.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In this blog, we\u2019ll share the art of shark drawing step-by-step.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">So, grab your pencils and let&#8217;s make a fin-tastic masterpiece together! (Keep reading, our tutorials are better than our jokes!)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"giphy-embed\" src=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/embed\/ggnetrSQzSUHBRLIK9\" width=\"480\" height=\"392\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/gifs\/sharkweek-discovery-shark-week-tyson-vs-jaws-ggnetrSQzSUHBRLIK9\">via GIPHY<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Watch BIOWARS Artist\u2019s Video On Easy Shark Drawing\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Our<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"none\">resident<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> BIOWARS illustrator created a<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> beginner-friendly <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">video guide on <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">shark<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> drawing. You can <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">watch<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> it below:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How To DRAW A SHARK Tutorial For Beginners\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/uqhQEYZzcBQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">We\u2019ve also prepared a set of illustrations for every step and you can explore them at your own pace.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">We also invite you<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> to check out the story of\u202f<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">BIOWARS<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202fand read <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">the comics <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">about the <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">ceaseless battle<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> between the warriors of the immune system \u2014 the\u202f<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">BIOWARRIORS<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f\u2014 and the <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">invaders<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> that attack it!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"mceNonEditable cta-custom\" href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/comic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Uncover the battle raging within. Read the BIOWARS comic book for free!<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Tools You Need For <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Shark<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Drawing<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To make shark drawing easier, you can try out these tools:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">An H pencil:<\/span><\/b> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">A<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> hard lead <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">allows you to create<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> light <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">and fine <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">lines<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, and that\u2019s perfect for the outlining stage. These pencils allow for precise and controlled outlining, enabling you to easily and accurately define shapes.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">An HB pencil:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> HB pencils have a graphite core that strikes a balance between hardness and darkness. This means that the lines they produce are not too light or too dark, and as such, they\u2019re ideal for adding details and softly shading your shark drawing.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A <\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">4<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">B pencil:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> 4B pencils have a softer graphite core compared to HB pencils. The softness allows for smoother and darker shading, adding rich and deep tones to the artwork.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A blending stump:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Blending stumps are excellent for smoothing out harsh lines and easing transitions between different shades or colors. By gently rubbing the stump across the paper, you can achieve a seamless blend and create smooth gradients and soft transitions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A kneaded eraser:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Unlike traditional erasers, kneaded erasers are pliable and can be molded into different shapes and sizes. This allows you to precisely erase small details or even add highlights to your sketch by removing a bit of pigment with the eraser.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You can grab all of the tools above, or simply <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">use<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> your favorite pencil and eraser and start drawing a <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">shark<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"mceNonEditable cta-custom\" href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/characters\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Check out how we drew the BIOWARS comic book protagonists!<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">How To Draw A Shark In 4 Steps<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The easiest way to draw a shark is to sketch its body one part at a time.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Let\u2019s start with some basics.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"none\">1. Draw The Base<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Recommended tool: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">H pencil<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To create the base of the shark\u2019s body, let\u2019s <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">draw three circles<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2014 one for the head, another for the belly, chest and back and one more in the back for the fins.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The circle in the middle should be the largest of the three because that\u2019s the widest part of the shark\u2019s body.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Don\u2019t sweat it if your circles aren\u2019t perfect \u2014 ours aren\u2019t either. At this point, we\u2019re creating guidelines that you\u2019ll erase in the final stages of shark drawing:\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_19826\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19826\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-19826\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/shark-drawing-base-300x100.jpg\" alt=\"Three circles.\" width=\"300\" height=\"100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/shark-drawing-base-300x100.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/shark-drawing-base-768x255.jpg 768w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/shark-drawing-base-440x146.jpg 440w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/shark-drawing-base-635x211.jpg 635w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/shark-drawing-base.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-19826\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Use circles to create the base of the shark\u2019s body.\u200b<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Next, let\u2019s continue adding circles to define the size of the shark\u2019s body.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">First, add a tiny circle up front \u2014\u202fthat\u2019s where the shark\u2019s <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">nose<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> will be.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Then, add one more circle at the back \u2014\u202fwe\u2019ll add the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sharksider.com\/understanding-shark-fins\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">caudal fin<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> there later.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">At this point, we know long the shark\u2019s body will be. Now, it\u2019s time to add some <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">fins<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> to the sketch.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For starters, let\u2019s draw <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oas.org\/en\/sedi\/dsd\/Biodiversity\/WHMSI\/Sharks%20Event\/1.5%20ENG%20GUIDE%20for%20IdentifyingSharkFins.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">dorsal and pectoral fins<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">dorsal<\/span><\/b> <b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">fin<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> is attached to the shark\u2019s back and the pectoral to its chest.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For the <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">pectoral<\/span><\/b> <b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">fin<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, sketch an elongated oval shape and angle it to the right.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Then, extend the circle we drew earlier for the caudal fin by adding a \u201cV\u201d shape to it.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As for the dorsal fin, you can draw a triangle-like form, but make sure its vertex isn\u2019t too sharp. The right side should also be slightly bent inward, like so:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_19827\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19827\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-19827\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/shark-drawing-fins-300x114.jpg\" alt=\"Three circles with fins added to them.\u200b\" width=\"300\" height=\"114\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/shark-drawing-fins-300x114.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/shark-drawing-fins-768x292.jpg 768w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/shark-drawing-fins-440x167.jpg 440w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/shark-drawing-fins-635x241.jpg 635w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/shark-drawing-fins.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-19827\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Continue to add circles to define the size of the shark\u2019s body.\u200b<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">At this point, all the basic shapes are there, so let\u2019s <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">connect them to form an outline of the shark\u2019s body<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Start at the nose and point a thin line over the top of each circle until you reach the caudal fin.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Do the same on the bottom side of the shark.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Your sketch should look like this:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_19828\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19828\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-19828\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/shark-drawing-body-outline-300x101.jpg\" alt=\"Outline of the shark\u2019s body.\u200b\" width=\"300\" height=\"101\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/shark-drawing-body-outline-300x101.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/shark-drawing-body-outline-768x259.jpg 768w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/shark-drawing-body-outline-440x149.jpg 440w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/shark-drawing-body-outline-635x214.jpg 635w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/shark-drawing-body-outline.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-19828\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Connect all elements to create the outline of the shark\u2019s body.\u200b<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"none\">2. Add The Details<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Recommended tool: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">H pencil<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To finalize the outline, let\u2019s add some details to the sketch.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For starters, draw a small circle just behind the nose \u2014 that\u2019s where the shark\u2019s <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">eye<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> will be.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For the <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">mouth<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, draw a sickle shape below the eye.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Then, sketch a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whitesharkprojects.co.za\/news\/the-lateral-line\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">lateral line<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> from behind the eye toward the caudal fin.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Let\u2019s also add several <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">gill slits<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, which allow sharks to take in oxygen and release carbon dioxide.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">All that\u2019s left to add at this point are the <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">pelvic fin<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> at the bottom of the shark\u2019s body, and the <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">second dorsal and anal fins<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> in the back, like this:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_19829\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19829\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-19829\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/shark-drawing-details-300x102.jpg\" alt=\"Details added to the outline of the shark\u2019s body.\u200b\" width=\"300\" height=\"102\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/shark-drawing-details-300x102.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/shark-drawing-details-768x260.jpg 768w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/shark-drawing-details-440x149.jpg 440w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/shark-drawing-details-635x215.jpg 635w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/shark-drawing-details.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-19829\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The outlining stage is done! \u200b<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"none\">3. Finalize The Outline<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Recommended tool: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">HB pencil, kneaded eraser<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Once your rough shark sketch is ready, it\u2019s time to enhance the lines and finalize the outline.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For this reason, we recommend grabbing an HB pencil, because of its slightly darker lead. (You can also use the same pencil as earlier and apply more pressure to it to create darker lines.)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Let\u2019s start at the head.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You\u2019ll want to follow the lines you drew earlier, but also add some details to enrich your drawing.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">First up, let\u2019s add a <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">pupil<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> inside the shark\u2019s eye.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Then, as you get to its mouth, follow the sickle shape but don\u2019t connect the lines at the bottom \u2014 we want to draw a shark with its <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">mouth open<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, like this:\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_19830\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19830\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-19830\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/shark-drawing-head-details-300x104.jpg\" alt=\"Shark\u2019s head outlined with a pupil added inside the eye.\u200b\" width=\"300\" height=\"104\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/shark-drawing-head-details-300x104.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/shark-drawing-head-details-768x266.jpg 768w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/shark-drawing-head-details-440x152.jpg 440w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/shark-drawing-head-details-635x220.jpg 635w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/shark-drawing-head-details.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-19830\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">It\u2019s beginning to look a lot like a real shark! \u200b<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Continue enhancing the lines toward the back of the shark\u2019s body.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Pay attention around the caudal fin \u2014 make sure its top is slightly indented, like this:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_19831\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19831\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-19831\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/shark-drawing-fins-details-300x105.jpg\" alt=\"Shark\u2019s caudal fin and front part outlined.\u200b\" width=\"300\" height=\"105\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/shark-drawing-fins-details-300x105.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/shark-drawing-fins-details-768x268.jpg 768w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/shark-drawing-fins-details-440x153.jpg 440w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/shark-drawing-fins-details-635x221.jpg 635w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/shark-drawing-fins-details.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-19831\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Continue to follow the outline to bring the shark to life. \u200b<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">At this point, you can start erasing the guidelines.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When you remove them, add some final touches to your shark drawing, such as a <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">nostril<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and lots of tiny, sharp <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">teeth<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Add a few horizontal lines along the shark\u2019s body, to give it more dimension:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_19832\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19832\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-19832\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/shark-drawing-outline-finalized-300x105.jpg\" alt=\"Finished shark outline.\u200b\" width=\"300\" height=\"105\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/shark-drawing-outline-finalized-300x105.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/shark-drawing-outline-finalized-768x268.jpg 768w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/shark-drawing-outline-finalized-440x153.jpg 440w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/shark-drawing-outline-finalized-635x221.jpg 635w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/shark-drawing-outline-finalized.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-19832\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Next comes shading! \u200b<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"none\">4. Shade Your Drawing<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Recommended tools: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">HB and 4B pencils, kneaded eraser, blending stump<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To give volume to the sketch and make the shark appear more lifelike, we\u2019ll shade the shark by using variations of light and dark hues.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Let\u2019s start with an HB pencil since we want to first <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">softly shade<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> the artwork.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Apply some light pressure to your pencil and add short, angled straight lines along the shark\u2019s head, belly, chest and on the right side of each fin.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Then, encircle the eyeball by adding a shape reminiscent of a human eye, like this:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_19833\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19833\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-19833\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/shark-drawing-shading-300x105.jpg\" alt=\"Softly shaded shark\u2019s belly and chest.\u200b\" width=\"300\" height=\"105\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/shark-drawing-shading-300x105.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/shark-drawing-shading-768x269.jpg 768w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/shark-drawing-shading-440x154.jpg 440w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/shark-drawing-shading-635x222.jpg 635w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/shark-drawing-shading.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-19833\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">When shading, start by adding soft lines around the shark\u2019s body. \u200b<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Now, the parts that you\u2019ve softly shaded in the previous step are going to become the darkest areas of the shark\u2019s body.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Grab a <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">4B pencil<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> (or apply more pressure to your pencil of choice) and darken these parts.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Then, switch to an HB pencil to color the rest of the shark in lighter grey tones.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To soften the transitions between different shades of grey, we recommend using a <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">blending stump<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You can also use your eraser to highlight the parts of the shark that you imagine are bathed a bit with the sun; in our case, we highlighted the top part of the shark, right behind its eye and its pectoral fin:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_19834\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19834\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-19834\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/shark-drawing-final-300x104.jpg\" alt=\"Finished shark drawing.\u200b\" width=\"300\" height=\"104\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/shark-drawing-final-300x104.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/shark-drawing-final-768x267.jpg 768w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/shark-drawing-final-440x153.jpg 440w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/shark-drawing-final-635x221.jpg 635w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/shark-drawing-final.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-19834\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Your shark drawing is now finished!\u200b<\/p><\/div>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Finished Your <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Shark<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Drawing? Try These Next!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Once you finish learning how to draw a shark, head over to one of our other drawing guides and keep sketching!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To become a good artist, it\u2019s important to practice drawing on the regular, which is why we invite you to explore more of our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/category\/how-to-draw\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">beginner-friendly tutorials<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We have everything covered \u2014 from drawing animals and landscapes to sketching humans and body parts.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Some of the guides you\u2019ll find on our site include:\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/how-to-draw-dog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">How to draw a dog<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/how-to-draw-cat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">How to draw a cat<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/how-to-draw-horse\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">How to draw a horse<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/fox-drawing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">How to draw a fox<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/cow-drawing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">How to draw a cow<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/elephant-drawing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">How to draw an elephant<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/deer-drawing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">How to draw a deer<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/how-to-draw-dragon-easy-steps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">H<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">ow to draw a dragon<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/how-to-draw-rose\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">How to draw a rose<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/fire-drawing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">How to draw a fire<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/frog-drawing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to draw a frog<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/forest-drawing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">How to draw a forest<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/how-to-draw-a-face-step-by-step\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">How to draw a face<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"mceNonEditable cta-custom\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/biowars\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Follow us on Instagram for more drawing tips and the latest BIOWARS updates!<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">A Recap On How To Easily Draw A Shark<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The easiest way to learn how to draw a shark for beginners is to use basic shapes, such as circles, to define the size of the shark\u2019s body.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Once you position its head, chest and back, you can then connect these parts into a whole and start adding details, such as the shark\u2019s eye and fins.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">But don\u2019t worry \u2014 when you create the basic outline, placing key features becomes easy.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The last step to shark drawing is shading \u2014 do it slowly and softly, to avoid sharp transitions between different grey hues.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Did you enjoy learning how to draw a shark? 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