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Funny Shark Coloring Page
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Join Sammy the Shark for some fun in the sun! This printable coloring page features Sammy and his cool shades, paired with a delightful story about friendship under the sea.
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Sammy's Cool Shades
Sammy the Shark lived in the blue sea.
He was a very happy shark.
One day, Sammy found something on the sand.
It was a pair of bright yellow sunglasses.
Sammy put the glasses on his nose.
He looked in a shiny shell.
"I look so cool!" Sammy said with a big grin.
He swam to the coral reef to show his friends.
The little fish saw Sammy coming.
They saw his dark glasses and his big teeth.
"Oh no! A cool shark!" said Pip the perch.
The fish all hid behind a big green rock.
Sammy felt a little bit sad.
He wanted to play tag with his friends.
"Why are you hiding?" Sammy asked them.
His voice was soft and kind.
Pip looked out from the big rock.
"We could not see your kind eyes," Pip said.
Sammy took off the yellow sunglasses.
He gave a small, friendly wave.
"I like my glasses, but I like my friends more," Sammy said.
The fish came out to play in the sun.
They all swam circles in the warm water.
It was a very good day for a shark.
Glossary
- Coral reef: A colorful place in the ocean made of coral where many fish live.
- Grin: A very large or wide smile.
- Perch: A type of small fish that lives in the water.
- Tag: A game where one person chases others to touch them.
- Shell: A hard, protective outer case of a sea creature.
Comprehension questions
Where does Sammy the Shark live?
What did Sammy find on the sand?
What color were the sunglasses?
What did Sammy look at to see how he looked in the glasses?
Where did Sammy's friends live?
Why did the little fish hide behind the big green rock?
What is the name of the perch in the story?
What game did Sammy want to play with his friends?
Why did Sammy decide to take his sunglasses off?
What did the fish do at the very end of the story?
Printables & worksheets
More ways to practice with this story — every sheet is built from the text itself, answer key included where it counts.
Get all 4 sheets as one workbook
One PDF with a cover, a contents page and every answer key at the back — color the page in, then keep going on paper.
vocabulary
Match the passage words to their meanings, then fill the missing words back into real sentences.
writing prompts
Two writing tasks that build on the passage, with plenty of lines to write on.
Free Shark Coloring Page for Kids
This shark with sunglasses coloring page is a fantastic resource for lower elementary students who love ocean life. The simple cartoon style and clear outlines make it easy for children to stay within the lines while practicing their fine motor skills. It is designed to be a high-quality, printable download that can be used at home or as a classroom handout.
In addition to the creative fun of coloring, this page comes with a short fiction passage titled "Sammy's Cool Shades." This allows parents and teachers to combine art time with literacy practice. Kids can read about Sammy's underwater adventure and then bring the scene to life with their own crayons or markers.
Our free ocean animal coloring pages are perfect for supplemental reading comprehension activities. Each sheet is formatted for standard printer paper, making it easy to download and use immediately. Whether you are teaching a unit on marine biology or just looking for a fun weekend activity, Sammy the Shark is sure to be a hit with your little artists.