It’s time to get ready for the most ‘jawsome’ week of the year: Shark Week! If you’re anything like us you’ve already started stocking up on viewing party essentials—which makes this the perfect time to start planning your menu.
Whether you’re leaning towards a showstopping shark cake, an entire school of shark-themed cupcakes or savory snacks that everyone will want to sink their teeth into, you’ll find all the recipes you need right here—starting with these fun chocolate-dipped strawberries.
They come together quickly and are easy to make. For the most “sharky” look, we suggest choosing large, stem-on strawberries that are just a bit flat at the tip (versus very pointy). To prevent condensation, refrigerate the little sharks for no more than 2 hours before serving—or chomping!
Shark Pizza
This cute cheese-and-pepperoni shark is fun to put together and perfect for a casual meal or quick project with kids. The pizza will puff in the oven, but you can trim the edges to define the shape of the shark once you move it to a cutting board. To serve it, set the scene by surrounding the shark with an underwater seascape made from veggies like arugula for seaweed and slabs of bell pepper cut into fish or other sea creatures.
Ocean Cookies
These cookies may look like they came from a professional bake shop but topping the cookies with an ocean of color couldn’t be easier: we use a simple sheet-pan swirl technique. And those fins peeking out the top? All you need to make them are some chocolate-peppermint candies and a small round cookie cutter.
Watermelon Shark
A shark should most definitely be the center of attention at a Shark Week party. Use fish-shaped cookie cutters to turn melon into a fun and fruity filling for this killer centerpiece.
Shark Slice-and-Bake Cookies
Slice open this cleverly layered cookie log to reveal the friendliest sharks you’ll come across this summer.
No-Churn Shark Ice Cream
No ice cream maker needed to create this extra-creamy ice cream!
Shark Banana Pops
Don’t fear this scary shark — it’s only a frozen banana dipped in white chocolate!
Shark Bait
You’ll lure all the land sharks with this colorful, seaweed-spiked snack mix. Make it up to five days ahead and store in an airtight container, or maybe just make it the day before the party — we know you’ll have a hard time resisting this bait!
Jiggly Shark Pops
Take a bite out of summer with these kid-friendly push pops. Start by layering a push pop mold with slices of store-bought pound cake and sour candy, then pour in a gelatin mixture and a gummy shark (or two). To really wow the whole family, line the rim of the pop molds with dyed coconut oil and sprinkles first!
Life Preserver Bagels
Though not certified flotation devices, these adorable life preserver bagels are made from scratch, perfectly chewy and fit right into Shark Week viewing party brunch!
Shark Sighting Pudding Cups
These shark-infested pudding cups are quick to make, and you can even get the kids to help.
Shark Bite Ice Cream Sundaes
Show sharks who’s boss and take a bite out of these ice cream treats. The sharks’ wide-open mouths might look scary, but they’re just fruit leather.
