Ideas for planning a Shark themed Party!
Want to plan a simple shark party? Let’s take a bite out of this birthday party with a shark theme!! This theme is perfect for little boys with summertime birthdays. It’s a great pool party theme with so many ways to celebrate with style!
Be sure to grab some Printable Shark Party decorations to make your party planning a snap!!
Sharks. Is it just me or are they some of the coolest and most terrifying creatures. They fascinate me. My family frequents aquariums and zoos. My kids are basically OBSESSED with animals and fish.
It’s pretty cute how excited they get to go see them. We always seem to hit the shark tank at cleaning time. My theory is that it is always cleaning time in there.
Here’s what we observe: Two man team. One guy is suction cupped to the glass with one hand and cleaning the tank with the other.
Second guy is standing in between the first guy and the sharks with a long piece of PVC pipe (or what at least LOOKS like a PVC pipe). That guy’s job…hit the shark if it tries to attack. SERIOUSLY.
The lesson to learn here…even on my worst day, no one has to stand behind me to beat off an angry mouth full of sharp teeth from having me for dinner.
The danger element is what makes sharks so cool. And nothing is cooler than a Shark Party! Especially if its a Swimming Shark Party (although, just thinking about sharks might keep me out of the pool, but I’m a wimp!)
Shark parties are a fun take on a pool party. Especially if you need a boy birthday theme that can knock your socks off and excite your little swimmers!! Check out of this shark party styled by Kelly at Kustom Kakery for her son Elyjah…
The backdrop here is very simple and easy to DIY. It’s simply a couple of blue plastic table cloths and some blue streamers. Backdrops don’t have to be expensive or elaborate to fit your party theme.
This simple and inexpensive backdrop gives the illusion of water which is wicked cool!
Red Velvet cupcakes are perfect for a shark party. Baking them in the white wrappers also gives the look of bloody teeth…that’s a very nice touch to add to the shark theme.
Bonus, as well…red velvet tastes freaking amazing so it’s a great treat to serve too! The straw flags look awesome sauce on red and white striped paper straws. Kids love drinking out of paper straws. Hey, who am I kidding…I love doing it too!!
Throwing a party is super easy when you have printable shark cupcake toppers and shark water bottle labels to help turn ordinary items into adorable items!!! So easy!
Aren’t these shark fin cake pops adorable? Such a great idea for dressing up normal blue cake pops!!! I love it.
Who says shark party favor bags can’t be fun and simple? Grab some shark themed goodies and add them to simple colored gift bags. Yummy shark shaped gummies are great for the party table or favor bags. Eat them before they eat you!
Check out this great cake the Kelly made! Too, too cute!
Happy Birthday Elyjah! Hope it was awesome! (You were expecting another Shark pun, weren’t ya?!)
Be sure to check out this mermaid party, this under the sea birthday party and these under the sea party ideas!
Here are some helpful links for throwing a shark party:
Shark Party Supplies
Starting off your party planning with some coordinating supplies is a great way to save time and money. Here are some awesome tableware and decorations packages to get you started.
Shark Tableware from Target
Shark Party Supplies from Meri Meri
Shark Party Supplies from Oriental Trading
Conclusion for Shark birthday Party Ideas:
This fun shark party is sure to inspire you to throw an amazing party for your little one who loves sharks. From fun food ideas to simple printables, you will love these ideas for making a stunning shark party!
If you love this party, please pin this image to your birthday Pinterest board:
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What a cool theme! The red velvet cupcakes are a great idea and I love all of the decorations. Sarah
This is awesome! My boys have really been into sharks lately because of a video they watch, and they call my dad “grandpa shark” so much we made him a shirt. I bet they would love this party theme!
Once again! another adorable idea!!!! I wonder if my son (if that’s what I am having) will love sharks/the ocean!
Another great party theme! I love all the decorations and the cupcakes look really yummy!
What a fun idea! My nephew would adore this at his next birthday party in a few months.
Some kids really love sharks and I think it is a great theme, like the color used here. Deep blue sea.
This shark party is too cute! My kids are interested in everything ocean and would absolutely a shark party. Those cake pops are super cool, what a fun idea to change up a cake pop.
SHARK PARTY!! I imagine the jaws theme playing in the background!!! Once again you are the party master theme maker. Love the red velvet cupcakes…. Genius.
What a great theme. I can see little boys loving this.
this is something unique, we take up these ideas and create a list so when we are having some parties we pick up a theme or idea from these list, life made easy :)
Amazing party! This cake is very unique. I think children would be happy when they are celebrated this wonderful birthday.
This is such a neat idea! I love your style
this is extremely cute, i love this party theme idea and such an adorable cake haha
What a fun idea for a themed party! I love all the decor you have for your short party!
Oh gosh!! This is SO cute. Those cake pops are over the top adorable with their little fins. What great ideas for sure!
Shark gummies! Cute party theme, and oh those red velvet cupcakes look very inviting. :)
You come up with the cutest party themes! This would be great for Shark Week, and would be so much fun even for adults!
Wow! This is such a beautiful birthday theme party and I am sure all your guest will definitely like it. I think it is a good idea to try this theme on my daughter’s 7th birthday!
This is such a cute idea! It looks like your son had a great time! I’ll have to try something similar for my son when his birthday comes around. Thanks for sharing!
What a super cool idea for a birthday party theme! I can’t wait til I have kids and I can throw themed birthday parties like this!
It’s a pretty cool shark party. I am really impressed with the cake pops. But all of the decorations are pretty amazing. I am always impressed by all of your parties.
Another birthday party ideas for my sons! This would be so fun for a summer pool party.
April
How cute! I really need to learn how to make cake balls you can do so much with them!
This is adorable! Sharks are scary by default but I’m not saying we should encourage children to get close to them, I’m just saying this is such a fun cute way to get the kids love them. Add to the fact that a bluish theme really makes a party even better. I say fact because it really does!
My 6 year absolutely loves sharks. We gave him a shark party last year and made shark jello. He thought it was so cool.
This is so unique birthday party theme. I never seen a shark-theme party before. Very well organised and decorated. I know every kid will love this in their birthdays. Thanks for sharing the idea.