70 Shark Tattoos, Designs & Ideas with Meanings
Shark: A long-bodied chiefly marine fish with a cartilaginous skeleton, a prominent dorsal fin, and tooth-like scales. Most sharks are predatory, though the largest kinds feed on plankton, and some can grow to a large size.
From old times shark is a fascinating animal for human beings especially for sailors and fishermen. This big fish is commonly known for her power and dominance. Different people and different cultures have different believes about the symbol of shark, like sailors ink shark tattoos to get blessings of GOD for their protection for a long dangerous voyage. Few sailors ink it to represent their no fear for death. Shark tattoo also signify they are survivors, as these animals are built for survival, and haven’t evolved much in over millions of years.
In many cultures shark act as spiritual bridge between sea and land. According to Fiji, the shark god, Dakuwanga, protects fishermen at sea and devours lost souls.
In Maori culture it is considered as a sacred fish because of its status as “king of the waters” and a symbol of victory and superior power.
Shark is also a symbol of life, as it is observed that in their natural atmosphere they constantly remain in motion and alert, even while sleeping. So because of this fact they become a symbol of “Lust for life”, and “Hard Work.”
Although different types of sharks have different meanings in different cultures, here are some common meanings of shark tattoos
- Focus
- Power
- Fearlessness
- Curiosity
- Intelligence
- Energy
- Graceful
- Strength
- Aggression
- Survivor
- Instinct
- Authority
- Confident
- Protection
- Assertiveness
Here are some best shark tattoos and designs.
Attractive Black Ink Shark Head Tattoo On Right Thigh
Cool Black Tribal Shark Tattoo Stencil By CaptainMorwen.
Dotwork Hammerhead Shark With Flowers And Banner Tattoo Design
Cute Shark Tattoo On Right Front Shoulder
Attractive Shark Tattoo On Man Right Front Shoulder
Awesome Shark With Two Skeletons Tattoo On Left Side Rib
Black Ink Shark Head Tattoo On Right Hand Finger
Traditional Shark Tattoo On Right Forearm
Attractive Shark Head Tattoo Design For Sleeve By Benjamin Laukis.
Black Outline Shark Tattoo Design By Phrance89
Unique Black Ink Shark Tattoo Design
Colorful Traditional Shark Tattoo Design For Men
Black Ink Shark Tattoo On Man Left Bicep
Black And Grey Sharks Tattoo On Man Upper Back
Attractive 3D Shark Tattoo On Man Left Arm
Cool Black Tribal Shark Tattoo Stencil
Realistic Grey Ink Shark Tattoo On Bicep
Black Tribal Shark Tattoo Design
Silhouette Shark Tattoo Design For Side Rib
Black Ink Hammerhead Shark Tattoo Design By Jessica Kenderdine.
Black Ink Shark Tattoo On Girl Stomach
Classic Black And Grey Shark Tattoo On Right Half Sleeve
Cool Black Hammerhead Shark Tattoo Design
Black Tribal Shark Tattoo On Girl Left Front Shoulder By Roger McMahon
Black Celtic Shark Tattoo Design
Cool Traditional Shark Tattoo On Right Hand
Black Ink Shark With Anchor Tattoo On Man Right Half Sleeve
Black Outline Two Sharks Tattoo Stencil
Realistic Shark Tattoo On Man Left Bicep By Victor Chil.
Silhouette Shark Tattoo Stencil By Meripihka.
Classic Shark With Anchor Tattoo Design By Davepinsker.
Wonderful Black Outline Shark Tattoo Stencil By Karadarkthorn
Wonderful Black Tribal Shark Tattoo Stencil
Black And Grey Shark Tattoo Design
Amazing Black Ink Shark Tattoo Design
Black Maori Hammerhead Shark Tattoo Design
Amazing Black Tribal Shark Tattoo Stencil By Goddessinthetv
Black Tribal Shark Tattoo Design By Roberto Ojeda.
Watercolor Shark Tattoo Design For Leg
Black And Grey Shark Tattoo On Man Left Half Sleeve
Blue Ink Shark Tattoo On Right Back Shoulder
Impressive Two Sharks Tattoo Design
Traditional Shark Head Tattoo On Right Hand
Black Ink Shark With Anchor Tattoo Design By Tamartosauce.
Wonderful Shark Head Tattoo On Man Full Back
Classic Black Ink Shark Tattoo Design
Black Outline Hammerhead Sharks Tattoo On Left Side Rib By Glen Sluder.
Black Outline Geometric Shark Tattoo Design
Awesome Black Tribal Shark Tattoo On Girl Right Back Shoulder
Black Polynesian Hammerhead Shark Tattoo Design By Random Anomaly
Classic Black And Grey Shark Tattoo Design
Shark And Anchor Tattoo On Both Hand Thumb
Traditional Shark Tattoo On Man Left Side Rib
Black Geometric Shark Tattoo On Left Side Rib By Celeste Ciafarone.
Scary Grey Ink Shark Head Tattoo Design By Aaron Frost
Traditional Scary Shark Tattoo Design For Thigh
Black Tribal Shark Tattoo Stencil By Mindsetteler
Unique Dotwork Shark Tattoo On Left Forearm
Attractive Shark Head Tattoo On Right Half Sleeve
Attractive Black Tribal Shark Tattoo Stencil
Cool Realistic Shark Tattoo On Man Right Half Sleeve
Colorful Traditional Shark Tattoo On Bicep
Black Ink Polynesian Shark Tattoo Design
Black Polynesian Hammerhead Shark Tattoo Design
Black Ink Shark With Lotus Flower Tattoo On Man Right Front Shoulder
Impressive Black Shark Tattoo Design
Black Ink Shark Tattoo On Left Forearm