Shark Tattoo Designs

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Shark tattoo designs represent one of the world’s most fierce predators.  They are a symbol of fearlessness and power.  Just taking the time to observe the beautiful and mysterious animal allows you to understand why they are one of the most respected and feared creatures on earth.

History Of Shark Tattoo Designs

It has long been a tradition for sailors to wear shark tattoo designs as a symbol of protection from the sea.  People around the world that have an appreciation for nature all see this creature for more than a killer but rather as a sacred animal that is strong and powerful.  This is why the shark was often included in totems as a hunting symbol for its ability to survive and adapt. For Polynesians, the shark is considered one of the most sacred animals.  Shark tattoo designs were worn as a protection against their enemies.

Polynesian fishermen also wore shark tattoos to protect themselves as well as their vessels from all of the sharks that were in the water while they were fishing.  Many people in Hawaii wear tattooed dots in a row around the ankle to keep the sharks away.  Legend says that a shark was about to kill a woman who was swimming until it saw her tattoo and let her go.

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Meanings Of Shark Tattoo Designs

Sharks are built to survive so these tattoos are perfect for those that have gotten through a tough time in their life.  Symbolically they say that the bearer of the tattoo has been born perfectly designed and no matter what life throws at them, they will survive.

Aside from being the great protector and the king of the water, shark tattoo designs have several other meanings including:

Power Instinct Focus Assertiveness

Confident Calculated Strength Graceful

Knowing Energy Self-assurance Survivor

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Types Of Shark Tattoo Designs

Celtic Shark Tattoos – These types of shark tattoo designs are a symbolism of the sickle since the ancient Celts thought the shark’s dorsal fin looked like a sickle.  Since the sickle is synonymous with harvesting, Celtic shark tattoo designs became a symbol for the harvest.

Hindu Shark Tattoos – Vishnu, the Hindu god is often shown in shark tattoo designs leaping from a shark’s mouth.  This signifies that all creatures of nature must be respected and never underestimated.

Tribal Shark Tattoos – This is one of the most powerful looking tribal tattoo designs.  The shark depicted in powerful, bold, black lines is a strong statement.

Cartoon Shark Tattoos – These are fun, generally colorful tattoos of sharks that are often created doing human things like wearing sunglasses or laying on a beach.

Great White Shark Tattoos – The most feared and admired shark makes a perfect tattoo choice to wear as a symbol of protection.

Celebrities With Shark Tattoo Designs

• Alain Bernard – Olympic swimmer wears a shark tattoo down the left side of his stomach.
• Goran Ivanisevic – Tennis player has a shark on his right shoulder.
• Dennis Rodman – NBA basketball has a shark tattoo design.
• Nick Carter – Singer displays a shark tattoo on his forearm.

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