Shark Jell-O® Jars

2 min read September 13, 2026 Missy and Kristen
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Take a bite out of our Shark Habitat Jell-O® Jars and dive into fun! This under-the-sea inspired recipe is full of Jell-O, candy and whipped cream...what more could you ask for? These jars are perfect as a summer treat or for a shark themed birthday party! You can easily whip up this fun, classic treat with a shark infused twist in just a few minutes!

Recipe Time
60 to 70 min
Difficulty
Beginner
Servings
12 to 15 Servings
Ingredients:
Makes 12 Jars
  • 3 Boxes Blue Raspberry Jell-O®
  • 6 c. Water
  • Whipped Cream
  • Shark Shaped Candy Bracelets
  • Shark Attack Candy Necklaces
Step
1

Start making your Shark Jell-O Jars by following the recipe on the back of the Jell-O® box. Make as many boxes as you need for the desired number of jars. One small box made 4 jars. Pour the liquefied Jell-O into the pint mason jars and allow them to cool in the refrigerator per the directions on the back of the box.

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Step
2

Gather up one Shark Shaped Candy Bracelet per jello jar and remove the white elastic piece from the bracelet leaving just the candies.

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Step
3

Use a wooden skewer to press the pieces of shark candy into the firmed Jell-O. Then, add the circular pieces of candy as well to simulate bubbles.

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Step
4

Double up a shark tooth candy necklace and place it around the neck of the mason jar.

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Step
5

Add a heaping dollop of whipped cream to fill the remainder of the mason jar. Place a few additional candies on top of the whipped cream.

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Step
6

Create a custom spoon by cutting the dorsal fin off of one of the magic color scratch sharks and use a dot of hot glue to secure the fin to a blue spoon for a cute added detail.

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Step
7

Lastly, display your adorably delicious Shark Jell-O Jars at your Shark Birthday Party and enjoy!

See  how we made adorable DIY Shark Party Hats for party guests as well as a Beware of Sharks Decor Sign.

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