How to Draw a Hammerhead Shark
Drawing a hammerhead shark can be a fun and educational activity. With the right tools and a bit of patience, anyone can learn how to draw this dynamic sea creature.
Using a Reference Image
Before starting your hammerhead drawing, collect some reference images to help you with the process. Have images of different shaped sharks ready, to get a better understanding of how to draw the Hammerhead’s unique physique.
Outlining the Body
Draw a line in the middle of the paper, then use it to split the paper in two parts. Start by sketching the back and sides of the Hammerhead’s body. Give the body the basic shape of a shark with an elongated shape and a flattened underside. Don’t forget to draw the distinctive flat hammer-shaped head, as well as its wide mouth, small eyes, and pointed teeth.
Drawing the Fins
Once you have the basic body shape ready, it’s time to move on to the fins. Start by drawing the first dorsal fin near the back of the body. Then draw the second dorsal fin, just in front of the first one. The Hammerhead also has two large pectoral fins and a small anal fin near the tail.
Adding Details and Finishing Touches
To make your shark drawing look realistic, you can add details like the gill slits, the lateral line, and the eye. To finish up, use an eraser to clean up the pencil lines and make your drawing look sharp and professional.
Perfecting the Color
To give your shark drawing a more realistic look, you can use different shades of gray and brown to color it in. Start by using a light gray to cover the entire body, then use darker shades to give the Hammerhead’s body shape and volume. You can also use white or yellow to highlight the eyes and the mouth. To complete the look, draw the white spots and lines on the body with a marker.
Adding Movement to the Drawing
You can give your Hammerhead shark drawing a more lifelike look by adding movement. Give the fins a curved shape to make them look like they are in motion and draw small accents like the gill rakers on the sides of the body to give your Hammerhead a more realistic feel. Finally, you can add waves or bubbles to give your drawing an extra realistic touch.
Adding Patterns
To give your Hammerhead shark drawing an otherworldly look, you can add patterns to its body. Use stripes, spots, and blotches to create a unique pattern on its body. These patterns will give your Hammerhead shark a new level of depth and realism, making it look like it stepped out of the ocean and onto the page.
