Everybody and their mama knows about “Shark Week.” Heck, if I know – you should know about it.

But in that rare case you don’t – the Discovery channel hosts a week-long series every year, that features television programs dedicated to Sharks. This year it started August 4th.

Pinterest is even blowing up with recipes, cocktails and various crafts. So it’s only natural that we join the chaos and make a craft to celebrate too. Although we are a few days late into the week, I hope this inspires you! These harmless Footprint Sharks are sure to steal the show on your refrigerator. I promise no animals or small children were hurt in the making! Not even a drop of blood was present.

Here is what you need:

* Gray or white/black to mix
* Blue paint
* Paint brushes
* Small Paper Plate
* Large Wiggle Eyes
* School Glue
* Dark Blue Construction paper
* Black Sharpie
* Tons of baby wipes on hand

Directions:

* To start off, I painted some blue waves on our construction paper to add some depth. I guess I under estimated my shades and the blue didn’t really show after it dried. If I could go back, I would have chosen a lighter blue. {This just shows, not all crafts will go according to plans but we make it work!}

* Next I made our gray paint. It was just a matter of mixing a little black, with a ton of white paint.

* Then I painted Lil Man’s foot and pressed it on the paper. Be sure to have tons of baby wipes in reach!

* To finish off our Footprint Sharks, I painted some triangles for the fins, glued on the wiggle eye and drew on teeth with the black Sharpie. I also added some waves with the Sharpie, as well as some additional fish in the picture. And of course, all handprint crafts need a date in the corner so you remember how old your child was, when you made it.