For a kid captivated with sharks, almost any shark related gift would be great. But here are 10 of the greatest of great shark gifts for kids:
Remote Controlled Hammerhead
A great gift for kids who like sharks is (this) remote controlled hammerhead. Kids and the young at heart will love this toy’s smooth design, life-like movements, and the ability to control the toy under water. The hammerhead toy is almost 2 feet in length and can swim into depths up to 9 feet. The charge only lasts 15 minutes, but you can purchase an extra battery to extend its play time. This remote controlled toy costs $99.95 and an extra battery costs $24.95. You can purchase the RC hammerhead toy via Hammacher Schlemmer.
3D Kite
Most kids I know love flying kites on a windy day. So, for kids who like sharks, being able to fly a shark shaped kite like (this) is just that much better. And when the kite is not being played with outdoors, it can also be used as a cool decoration. This great gift costs $22.95 online from Fat Brain Toys.
Shark Adventure 800 Piece Shaped Puzzle
Puzzles are always great for rainy days, or for something the whole family can work on together. Toys R Us has (this) great 800 piece shaped puzzle that features 14 amazing shark varieties. This 800 piece puzzle is recommended for kids ages 12 and older. It is priced at $11.99 online.
Hot Wheels Shark Park Playset
The Hot Wheels Playset (here) is a great gift for kids who also like playing with toy cars. This toy is set up to look like a rollercoaster. Kids send their toy cars down the rollercoaster track and, hopefully, through the jaws of a chomping shark which says things like “got lucky. This toy, which requires assembly, is available online for $19.99 from Toys R Us.
Great White Slippers
A cute gift for kids who like sharks are (these) Great White slippers. After all, every kid needs a silly pair of slippers to wear around the house. The Great White slippers come in various sizes, and are available online for $24.95 from the Discovery Channel Store.
Shark Week 20th Anniversary DVD Set
Older kids who like sharks would probably find this (here) Discovery Channel program DVD set absolutely fascinating. The DVD set features 14 Discovery Channel programs on 4 DVDs for a total of 11 hours of entertainment and information. This great gift is priced online at $29.95 from the Discovery Channel Store.
Lenticular “Moving” Playing Cards
In addition to silly slippers, every kid needs a pack of playing cards. And with (these) lenticular playing cards, kids can play a game of Go Fish in style. These great playing cards have various images of sharks on them which appear to move when viewed from different angles. This gift costs $9.95 from Quincy Shop.
Sharks and Other Sea Monsters Pop-Up Book
Young kids love pop-up books. And this (here) Sabadu and Reinhart pop-up book should easily hold the attention of kids who like sharks. You can purchase this gift book for $17.95 from Hammacher Schlemmer.
Melissa and Doug Stuffed Animal
A great gift for kids who like sharks is a plush shark; especially a big one. Melissa and Doug make just that (here): a 43″ long stuffed animal. This gift costs $27.95 from Fat Brain Toys.
Aquarium Adventure
If you live within driving distance of Camden, New Jersey, a great gift for kids 12 years and older is the opportunity to swim with the sharks at Adventure Aquarium (www.adventureaquarium.com). The experience lasts for 2.5 hours and costs $165 per person; a parent must also participate in the experience. If you like the idea, but do not live in the area, just check with nearest aquarium to see if they offer a similar adventure.
