Tired of ordinary bookmarks? Come and make this simple and fun Origami Shark Bookmark! You can fold a cute shark bookmark with just a piece of paper in a few minutes. Its triangular head looks a little funny, and the row of jagged teeth on the bottom is the finishing touch as if it will “bite” your book page in the next second!
If you are new to origami, start here from our beginner guide to know the basics and how to read the step-by-step instructions.
- Folding time: 5 minutes
- Paper: 15×15 cm
- Difficulty: Easy
Material
Get a piece of 15×15 cm origami square paper to create a cute shark bookmark.
Step by Step Instructions
Step 1
Place the paper with the desired display side facing down to begin folding. Fold it in half horizontally, leaving a crease, and unfold it.
Step 2
Fold it in half vertically, and unfold it.
Step 3
Fold the bottom corner to meet the center intersection point.
Step 4
Fold the bottom edge along the horizontal crease.
Step 5
Fold the bottom left and right corners to meet the top corner, and unfold them.
Step 6
Fold the bottom left and right corners to meet the bottom edges’s midpoint, and unfold them.
Step 7
Tuck the left and right corners into the pocket along the existing creases.
Step 8
Rotate the paper 180 degrees clockwise.
Step 9
Cut jagged shapes from a piece of scrap paper to create shark teeth.
Step 10
Glue the teeth to the bottom of the triangle just enough to expose the teeth.
If you like this Origami Shark Bookmark, you might also enjoy the Origami Fox Bookmark, the fox head is also triangular and looks smart and cute. There’s also the Origami Dog Bookmark, which has a goofy look you’ll love. These origami bookmarks will add more fun to your reading time!
Easy Origami Fox Bookmark
Origami Dog Bookmark
What’s Next
That’s your easy origami shark bookmark. Next, you can check out our other easy origami bookmark ideas. Happy folding!
