Origami Shark Printable Instructions

I’ve always found sharks fascinating, so I was really excited to try this origami shark designed by Nick Robinson. The result is sleek, expressive, and fun to fold. What I like about this shark is how it captures the essence of a shark with just a few clever folds. It’s a low-intermediate model with one step that can be a bit tricky: folding the eyes. Beginners can skip this part or make it easier by folding the eyes a little bigger. It also gives this origami shark a more playful and comic look, which I really love.

• Designed by Nick Robinson
• Diagrams by Jimena Candia
• Difficulty: Low
• Number of steps: 35
• Number of pages: 5
• Recommended paper: 6 x 6 in (15 x 15 cm) origami paper (Kami)
• Folding time: 15-20 minutes

Full step-by-step tutorial with video