Friendly blue cartoon shark on a yellow circle

Read these shark jokes with a friend, your family or your class. Pause after each question and see who can guess the playful answer.

Jokes to read aloud

Why don't sharks eat clowns?
They taste funny.

What did the shark ask the dentist?
Do you charge by the tooth?

What did the shark order at the takeaway?
Fish and ships.

Why did the shark take so long to choose a selfie?
Every photo looked like a tooth advertisement.

What do you call a shark that delivers presents?
Santa Jaws.

Why did the shark start a delivery service?
It already knew the fast food routes.

Why did the shark keep reading the sea story?
It was hooked on the ending.

What did the shark say about the tiny swimming pool?
I'll give it one star. No room for a second turn.

Short animal puns

  • My dentist has a lot on their plate.
  • A shark meeting always has a few sharp points.

Try the wordplay

Pick a favourite joke. Which word makes the answer surprising? Say the word slowly and explain the joke to a partner.

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