DIY Shark Party Cups

2 min read September 14, 2026 Kara Allen
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Chomp, chomp, chomp! Create the cutest DIY Shark Cups by following this fun and easy tutorial! These shark cups are the perfect addition to a Baby Shark Birthday Party! They would also make a fabulous party favor at a summer pool party! Be sure to download the Free Shark Fin & Teeth Printable Template here!

 

Project Time
20 to 30 min
Difficulty
Beginner
Step
1

Download the Free Shark Fin & Teeth Printable Template here, print onto white cardstock and cut out using scissors.

 

DIY Shark Party Cups step 1
Step
2

Fold over the bottom edge of shark fin as shown.

 

DIY Shark Party Cups step 2
Step
3

Attach the printable shark fin to the side of Light Blue Paper Cup with hot glue.

 

DIY Shark Party Cups step 3
Step
4

Cut out the Free Shark Tooth Printable Template downloaded in Step 1 using scissors.

 

DIY Shark Party Cups step 4
Step
5

Attach the tooth strip to the inside of the paper cup as shown.

 

DIY Shark Party Cups step 5 part 1
DIY Shark Party Cups step 5 part 2
Step
6

Add a second row of the tooth strip with hot glue.

 

DIY Shark Party Cups step 6
Step
7

Attach a Black Googly Eye to the side of cup with hot glue. Draw lines behind the eye with a black Sharpie® Marker.

 

DIY Shark Party Cups step 7
Step
8

Fill the shark cup with fun treats like Fish Gummy Candies.

Be sure to check out all of the Baby Shark Birthday Party Ideas and Free Shark Printables with the DIY Ocean Wave Balloon Backdrop and DIY Baby Shark Centerpiece.

 

DIY Shark Party Cups step 8

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