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Great White Shark Dot to Dot — A 64-Dot Ocean Challenge
Connect 64 dots to reveal a powerful great white shark cruising through the sea. This puzzle is the trickiest of our ocean set, with more dots than the mermaid or whale, making it a great step-up challenge for children ready to sharpen their number sequencing and pencil control.
Difficulty
Medium
| Ages: | 5-9 |
|---|---|
| Dots: | 1–64 |
| Difficulty | Medium |
Fun fact: Great white sharks have such a powerful sense of smell that they can detect tiny traces of blood in the water from far away!
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Ages 5-9 — Medium
How to Solve the Great White Shark Dot-to-Dot Puzzle
The great white shark is one of the ocean's most famous and most misunderstood animals — a powerful, streamlined hunter that has patrolled the seas for millions of years. This 64-dot puzzle is our trickiest ocean challenge yet, with more dots than the mermaid, whale, or merman, making it a satisfying step up for children ready for extra practice. Find dot 1 and let's meet the ocean's greatest hunter!
1–13 — The Snout and Jaws
Start at dot 1 and connect through to dot 13 to draw the shark's pointed snout and powerful jaw line. This is the most recognisable part of the shark, so encourage children to take their time and follow each dot carefully to get that classic, streamlined shape.
Fun fact!
A great white shark can have up to 300 teeth arranged in several rows at once. When a tooth breaks or falls out, a new one simply moves forward to replace it — sharks can go through tens of thousands of teeth in a lifetime!
A great white shark can have up to 300 teeth arranged in several rows at once. When a tooth breaks or falls out, a new one simply moves forward to replace it — sharks can go through tens of thousands of teeth in a lifetime!
14–26 — The Dorsal Fin
Continue from dot 14 to dot 26 to shape the tall, triangular dorsal fin on the shark's back — the famous fin that breaks the surface of the water.
Fun fact!
A shark's dorsal fin helps keep it stable and stops it from rolling side to side while it swims.
A shark's dorsal fin helps keep it stable and stops it from rolling side to side while it swims.
27–40 — The Streamlined Body
Follow dots 27 through 40 along the long, powerful body that lets the shark glide smoothly through the water.
Fun fact!
A great white's torpedo-shaped body can reach lengths of up to 20 feet — longer than a school bus lane!
A great white's torpedo-shaped body can reach lengths of up to 20 feet — longer than a school bus lane!
41–52 — The Pectoral Fins
Trace dots 41 through 52 to add the wide pectoral fins near the front of the body, used for steering.
Fun fact!
Pectoral fins act like the wings of a plane, letting the shark steer up, down, left, and right as it swims.
Pectoral fins act like the wings of a plane, letting the shark steer up, down, left, and right as it swims.
53–64 — The Tail Fin and Finish
Finish with dots 53 through 64 to complete the powerful, crescent-shaped tail fin that pushes the shark forward.
Fun fact!
A great white's tail beats side to side to power it through the water at bursts of up to 25 miles per hour.
A great white's tail beats side to side to power it through the water at bursts of up to 25 miles per hour.
Incredible work—your great white shark is ready to patrol the ocean! Colour it in classic ocean grey and white, then add some bubbles and a school of smaller fish nearby. Explore more ocean dot to dot printables to keep the fun going.
Coloring Guide
Great White Shark: Classic Real-Life Colors
This familiar palette uses colors commonly seen on the real subject.
- 1–13 (The Snout and Jaws): Crayola Gray — This color gives this part its familiar real-life appearance.
- 14–26 (The Dorsal Fin): Crayola Gray — This color gives this part its familiar real-life appearance.
- 27–40 (The Streamlined Body): Crayola Blue Gray — This color gives this part its familiar real-life appearance.
- 41–52 (The Pectoral Fins): Crayola Gray — This color gives this part its familiar real-life appearance.
- 53–64 (The Tail Fin and Finish): Crayola White — This color gives this part its familiar real-life appearance.
Great White Shark: Soft Natural Colors
This lighter palette reflects a real sunlit or pale version of the subject.
- 1–13 (The Snout and Jaws): Crayola Timberwolf — A lighter shade helps show how this part can look in bright daylight.
- 14–26 (The Dorsal Fin): Crayola Timberwolf — A lighter shade helps show how this part can look in bright daylight.
- 27–40 (The Streamlined Body): Crayola Cadet Blue — A lighter shade helps show how this part can look in bright daylight.
- 41–52 (The Pectoral Fins): Crayola Timberwolf — A lighter shade helps show how this part can look in bright daylight.
- 53–64 (The Tail Fin and Finish): Crayola Timberwolf — A lighter shade helps show how this part can look in bright daylight.
Great White Shark: Bold Real-Life Colors
This stronger palette is inspired by real materials, markings, or painted finishes.
- 1–13 (The Snout and Jaws): Crayola Outer Space — This deeper color reflects a real marking, material, or painted finish.
- 14–26 (The Dorsal Fin): Crayola Outer Space — This deeper color reflects a real marking, material, or painted finish.
- 27–40 (The Streamlined Body): Crayola Cerulean — This deeper color reflects a real marking, material, or painted finish.
- 41–52 (The Pectoral Fins): Crayola Outer Space — This deeper color reflects a real marking, material, or painted finish.
- 53–64 (The Tail Fin and Finish): Crayola Silver — This deeper color reflects a real marking, material, or painted finish.
