Whether you’re gearing up for Shark Week or you’re planning to study sharks in your ocean theme, these shark movies for kids are a must-see!
As you begin planning your shark activities for kids, be sure to include an exciting movie for two to your lesson plans.
Among the shark movies featured below, you’ll find documentaries for older children as well as animated movies for younger ones.
Shark Movies for Kids
Below, I’ve featured just a handful of kids shark movies that will help your kids learn more about all different types of sharks.
You should be able to find them at your local library or bookstore. If you can’t find them locally, you can click each image cover to purchase them on Amazon.
Follow researchers as they travel to the remote reaches of the Galapagos archipelago to learn about the gathering of hundreds of giant pregnant female whale sharks.
This movie traces the rise of the Great White Shark. It’s the result of a decade of filming white sharks by a renowned “Shark Week” cameraman.
The white shark, the hammerhead shark, and the whale shark can all be seen in this breathtaking underwater adventure.
One fish must find his destiny to save his home and the love of his life from a bullying shark.
A young fish’s false reputation as a ‘shark slayer’ earns him fame – and gets him fitted for cement fins in this animated movie.
The Kratts are studying great white sharks while, Chef Gourmand is looking for ingredients for shark fin soup.
Two young fish love to attend fish school every day! They learn alongside their beloved teacher who shows them the way.
Follow Finny and friends as they explore the stories of friendship, family, and everyday life through the lens of a preschooler.
BOOKS ABOUT Sharks
There are many shark books for kids that teach them about these creatures of the sea. Sharks are often portrayed as ruthless killers, but these books help children learn about the important role sharks play in the ocean’s ecosystem.
Shark books can also teach children about the different types of sharks and their habits.
Clark the Shark – Clark is a shark with zing, bang, and BOOM. Clark zooms into school, crashes through the classroom, and is rowdy at recess. Clark loves life and always means well—but when his enthusiasm is too much for his friends, Clark’s teacher, Mrs. Inkydink, helps him figure out a way to tone it down.
So Cool! Sharks – They have super senses! They leap clear out of the water! They swallow prey in a single gulp! Let’s face it: Sharks are … SO COOL! And, well, so is this book!
Shark Lady – Eugenie devoted her life to learning about sharks. After earning several college degrees and making countless discoveries, Eugenie wrote herself into the history of science, earning the nickname “Shark Lady.”
Round Out Your Unit with These Activities
Add some shark figures to your pretend play area or your science area so kids can explore the different types of sharks you teach them about.
When you add a shark anatomy model to your science center, kids can get up close and personal with all the parts of a shark – inside and out!
