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Shark Amigurumi
Crochet Pattern
Jun 4, 2020 | Amigurumi, Blog, Pattern

About the Free Shark Crochet Pattern

I think sharks are amazing animals. They
have existed long before dinosaurs roamed
the earth and each of the hundreds of
species of sharks can look so different as
they evolved to adapt to many ecological
niches. I took an intro to palaeontology class
in university and can still vividly remember
learning about some particularly gnarly
looking prehistoric sharks (see the whorl
shark).

There have been a few famous sharks in

media like the one from Jaws, and Bruce
from Finding Nemo. They are based on the
Great White shark, the largest predatory fish
in the world. These imposing beasts can
rocket through the water at high speeds and
intimidate with rows of large serrated teeth.

My amigurumi interpretation of the Great

White isn’t quite as fearsome as the real
thing. I definitely wanted to keep the
torpedo shape but I added strategic
increases and decreases near the tail to
make it flick up a bit. This is a simple pattern
that will show you how to subtly shape a
piece by placing increases and decreases
right next to each other. You can use
right next to each other. You can use
whatever colour of yarn you wish for the
main body. Search up different species of
sharks. They come in so many different
colours so you might be able to find a use for
that variegated yarn that you bought
because it was interesting but you have no
idea what to do with it!

MATERIALS
Yarns – main colour (A) [I used Sky Blue
Bernat Premium], white (W)
Black yarn or embroidery thread
polyester fibrefill
two 8.0 mm safety eyes
size 8 (5.0 mm) crochet hook [I use hooks
from Laurel Hill]
yarn needle [I use the bent tip needles from
Clover]

ABBREVIATIONS
ch = chain
st = stitch
sc = single crochet
sl st = slip stitch
inc = single crochet 2 into the same stitch
dec = decrease over next two stitches (single
crochet 2 stitches together or use invisible
decrease)

HEAD/BODY
R1 With A, sc 6 in magic ring (6)
R2 inc in each st around (12)
R3 sc in each st around (12)
R4 (sc 2, inc) four times (16)
R5 (sc 3, inc) four times (20)
R6 (sc 4, inc) four times (24)
R7 (sc 3, inc) six times (30)
R8-14 sc in each st around (30)

Before we begin the closing rounds, we will

place the safety eyes and gills.
Insert the safety eyes below R7 and 15
stitches apart.
Cut a small strand of black yarn or thread
and embroider 2 gill slits behind the eyes.
R15 (sc 3, dec) six times (24)
R16 (sc 4, dec) four times (20)
R17 dec, dec, sc 4, inc, inc, inc, inc, sc 4, dec,
dec (20)
R18 dec, sc 16, dec (18)
R19 dec, dec, sc 4, inc, inc, sc 4, dec, dec (16)
R20 (dec, sc 2) two times, (sc 2, dec) two
times (12)
R21 (dec, sc 1) two times, (sc 1, dec) two
times (8)
R22 dec four times (2)

Finish with a sl st. Cut a short tail for sewing.

Stuff with polyfill and then sew the opening
closed.

BELLY STRIPE
This piece is worked in rows.
With W, chain 4.
R1 Skip first ch, sc 3, ch 1 and turn
R2 Skip first ch, sc 1, inc, sc 1, ch 1 and turn
R3 Skip first ch, inc, sc 2, inc, ch 1 and turn
R4 Skip first ch, sc 6, ch 1 and turn
R5 Skip first ch, inc, sc 4, inc, ch 1 and turn
R6-9 Skip first ch, sc 8, ch 1 and turn
R10 Skip first ch, sc 3, dec, sc 3, ch 1 and turn
R11-12 Skip first ch, sc 7, ch 1 and turn
R13 Skip first ch, sc 3, dec, sc 2 ch 1 and turn
R14 Skip first ch, sc 6, ch 1 and turn
R15 Skip first ch, sc 2, dec, sc 2, ch 1 and turn
R16 Skip first ch, sc 5, ch 1 and turn
R17 Skip first ch, sc 2, dec, sc 1, ch 1 and turn
R18 Skip first ch, sc 4, ch 1 and turn
R19 Skip first ch, sc 1, dec, sc 1, ch 1 and turn
R20 Skip first ch, sc 1, dec

You will now crochet around the edge of the

piece.
From point A to B, sc 19.
From point B to C, sc 3.
From point C to D, sc 19.
Fasten off. Cut a long tail for sewing.
Place the side with the yarn tail near the
bottom of the tail and then sew around the
edges to the body.
DORSAL FIN
R1 With G, sc 6 in magic ring (6)
R2 sc 2, inc, inc, sc 2 (8)
R3 sc 3, inc, inc, sc 3 (10)

Finish with a sl st. Cut a long tail for sewing.

Sew to the top of the body.

PECTORAL FIN (Make 2)

R1 With G, sc 6 in magic ring (6)
R2 sc 2, inc, inc, sc 2 (8)
R3 sc 3, inc, inc, sc 3 (10)
Finish with a sl st. Cut a long tail for sewing.
Sew to the sides of the body.

PELVIC FIN (Make 2)

R1 With G, sc 5 in magic ring (5)
R2 sc 4, inc (6)

Finish with a sl st. Cut a long tail for sewing.

Sew to the sides of the body near the tail.

CAUDAL FIN
TOP PART

R1 With G, sc 6 in magic ring (6)

R2 sc 2, inc, inc, sc 2 (8)
R3 inc, sc 1, dec, dec, sc 1, inc (8)
R4 (sc 2, dec) two times (6)

Finish with a sl st. Cut a long tail for sewing.

Sew to the top of the tail.

BOTTOM PART

R1 With G, sc 6 in magic ring (6)

R2 (sc 2, inc) two times (8)
R3 (sc 2, dec) two times (6)

Finish with a sl st. Cut a long tail for sewing.

Sew to the bottom of the tail.
Sew to the bottom of the tail.
21 Comments
Jasmine on June 5, 2020 at 7:11 am

HEAD/BODY
R21 (dec, sc 1) two times, (sc 1, dec) two
times (8)
R22 dec six times (6)
*for R22 is it should dec 4 times (4)?

BELLY STRIPE
R5 Skip first ch, inc, sc 4, inc, ch 1 and turn
R6-9 Skip first ch, sc 6, ch 1 and turn
*for 6-9 is it should be sc 8?

Reply

sirpurlgrey on June 5, 2020 at 11:19

am

You are right! Thank you!

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Connie mejia on July 25, 2022 at

7:07 am
 What does it mean when your
shark pattern asks for decrease
decrease decrease?

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Jess on November 24, 2021 at 5:26 am

Hi, I can’t figure out why it’s doing this

but I have followed everything and the
tail keeps ending up so crooked off to
side rather than in the middle???

Reply

Kimmie on September 21, 2020 at 1:14

am

Hello would it be alright if I sold my

finished product of this and credit you?

Reply

sirpurlgrey on October 12, 2020 at

1:35 pm

Please do!
 Reply

Susan Kimsey on November 10, 2020 at

5:41 am

Starting with the dorsal fin dose the with

G mean hook G?

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sirpurlgrey on November 28, 2020 at

3:19 pm

“G” indicates the colour grey.

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Darlene on January 22, 2021 at 3:05

am

What is the length from nose to tail

and width at widest point?

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Jane on July 30, 2021 at 9:08 pm

 The fins I make tend to be little
“cups”. Do you turn your work at
the end of each round or continue
to work in the round?

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sirpurlgrey on August 20,

2021 at 6:08 pm

Hello, they’re worked in the

round and supposed to be cup-
shaped. You press both sides
flat when you sew the fins to
the body.

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Kiara on February 27, 2021 at 3:15 am

This is such a cute pattern and it was a joy

to complete <3

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Angie on May 26, 2021 at 10:47 pm

Hi there! How are the dorsal and pectoral
fins connected? The pieces are round but
the fins are all angular/triangle shaped.
Are they folded?

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sirpurlgrey on May 30, 2021 at 12:04

am

Hi Angie, the fins are sewn flat and not

folded. The piece being less angled
might just be a difference in your
tension while crocheting. It’s not too
big an issue if it’s a bit more rounded.

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Brianna Kerr on March 14, 2022 at

7:49 pm

May I use this pattern for my small

buisness

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Amber on June 4, 2023 at 10:44 pm

 I thought your pattern was perfectly
written! Thank you so much for
offering for free. You are so talented!

Reply

Ana on June 11, 2021 at 8:22 pm

Hi, do you mind if I sell this? I would give

you credit of course.

Reply

sirpurlgrey on June 19, 2021 at 3:23

pm

Yes, you’re free to sell your finished

product.

Reply

Rachel V on June 27, 2021 at 10:51 pm

loved this! It turned out wonderfully

Reply
 Amber on June 4, 2023 at 10:44 pm

I thought your pattern was perfectly

written! Thank you so much for offering
for free. You are so talented!

Reply

Sahiti on June 19, 2023 at 11:26 pm

Can I sell this, please? I will make sure to

include credits for you.

Reply

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