Sharks are a great topic for teaching ESL Preschoolers and Kindergarten Kids. Why? Because they are so interesting, and young learners are fascinated by them. They also have cool names such as Goblin Shark, Zebra Shark, Tiger shark; more importantly, you can introduce many useful grammar and language points based around sharks (sizes, comparisons, adjectives etc.) and learn some cool shark anatomy, biology, features and habits.

Here are some shark videos, songs and media resources I used during our shark unit that you may find useful.

Educational Videos

Blooee English: 14 Shark Names | English Vocabulary |  English ESL Pronunciation Chant for Kids

14 Sharks and their pronunciation with a silly chant, designed specifically for young ESL Learners!

Learn English | Shark diets | English Vocabulary Level B | ESL FREE Reader & Activity in Description

With the 14 sharks learned in Level A, Level B builds simple predictive sentences about shark diets to help young learners build sentences, fluency and confidence.

Learn English | Sharks vocabulary Level C | Sharks Diet + Has | Predictable Sentences.

Level C builds on from the sentence structure in Level B adding "has" to talk about shark anatomy and characteristics. The sentences follow a predictive pattern and are specifically designed for ESL learners to build fluency and confidence.

English Lesson: Shark Sizes | Learn English | English Sharks Vocabulary for ESL | Kids English

Level D builds from Level C and talks about shark sizes with some interesting comparison graphs. It adds "It can grow up to ____ meters", and is specifically aimed for ESL learners  building language from Levels A to D.

Free School: All About Sharks For Children.

Teaching sharks is fascinating, and I really like videos showing sharks in their natural habitat that includes a lot of information and talking points for you to explore - their habitats, their skeletons/cartilage, different species and features, diet, and more. This video is about 6 minutes long and features many clips of real sharks. Great Video.

Learn Bright All About Sharks For Kids | What is a Shark? Shark Facts For Kids

Another fascinating video that explores shark species, biology, anatomy, habits and habitats with cool facts and a lot of interesting information. Well edited and with lots of great real footage. Another great video.

InfoZillien: Types of Sharks | Learn Different Types of Sharks

A simple video showing many species of sharks with real footage and their names. Great to show the names and variety of sharks. About 8 minutes long. 

Shark Quizzes

Quizology: Guess the Shark Species | 10 Sharks | Questions and Answers Trivia Game

After a week or so, once the kids are familiar with recognizing shark species, this guessing the shark quiz is great (Our Shark Readers introduce shark characteristics; large caudal fin, light stripes, spots, wide mouth etc.) you'd be surprised how many sharks they can recognize!

Would You 2024: Shark Species Guessing Game

Another quiz with clear pictures and four options to guess the shark. Has clear pictures and once kids are familiar with shark distinguishing features is fun to play. 

Zoom Life: Shark Size Comparison | 3D Animation

Level D of our Shark Unit explores and compares shark sizes. Kids love seeing sizes to scale, and these videos are great to show to get an idea of their sizes and variety. This video also includes some extinct sharks and the famous megaladon that kids are blown away buy. 

Kids Shark songs

Dream English: Sharks | What Do You See? | Find It Version

Nice simple song showing and singing the shark names and searching for them. "What do you see? I see a Tiger shark. Find the Tiger shark" Great for Young Kids!

PinkFong -Baby Shark

The original Baby shark. Kids love it. Easy to sing and fun. Great to use. I'm sure you are all familiar with this song!

Super Simple Songs - Baby Shark

A fun variation of baby shark, that starts of slower and then speeds up. About 3 minutes long. Fun song!