Sharks don't have to be scary — this little origami one is downright friendly. It's a short, satisfying fold from a single square: eighteen picture-led steps and you've got a chubby, cartoon shark ready to guard your desk or star in a sea-life craft session. Perfect for kids or a quick creative break, and easy to customize with whatever paper color you grab. Let's fold a tiny predator that won't bite.

How to fold

STEP 1. Fold the paper into a triangle.

STEP 2. Fold it further along the same direction as shown.

STEP 3. Fold to widen the triangle.

STEP 4. Fold the back side to form a square.

STEP 5. Make a crease along the dotted line.

STEP 6. Open it out along the crease you just made.

STEP 7. Fold the back the same way so it matches this shape.

STEP 8. Fold down the top flap.

STEP 9. Fold it up along the dotted line.

STEP 10. Rotate a single layer as shown.

STEP 11. Fold it up along the dotted line.

STEP 12. Fold it down along the dotted line.

STEP 13. Fold it back along the dotted line.

STEP 14. Shift the part held by your finger slightly to the side.

STEP 15. Fold it in half along the dotted line.

STEP 16. Rotate it 90 degrees and lay it on its side.

STEP 17. Fold the right edge over to cover it.

STEP 18. Your shark is complete!

Listen closely and you can almost hear it snapping "Ja, ja, ja...", can't you?

Folding tips

Sharpen each corner as you fold it for a clean, crisp finish.