11 Best Shark Week Recipes

If Shark Week is basically your Christmas, then consider this our gift to you. Be sure to prepare the vanilla ice cream “lifesaver” well in advance so that it’s fully frozen. As the ice cream melts, it will create foamy white waves, making the punch extra creamy. You just might need a bigger punch bowl.

Get the Deep Blue Vodka Punch recipe.

Looking for a last-minute shark week treat? These pops are IT. They turn simple store-bought ingredients like Twinkies, frosting, Fruit by the Foot, and mini chocolate chips into the MOST adorable desserts.

Get the Shark Twinkie Pops recipe.

This drink is simple—all you need is seltzer, lemonade, rum (thought tequila or vodka would also work!), and blue Curaçao—because the real schtick of this recipe is the gummy shark- “infested” ice cubes. Hot tip: keep a few extra in your freezer to bring joy to any drink.

Get the Shark-Infested Waters recipe.

This poke cake is hands down the easiest way to celebrate Shark Week. We kept things pretty simple, but you can feel free to have even more fun with it. This one’s ALL about the wild and crazy decorations.

Get the Shark Attack Poke Cake recipe.

You only need 4 ingredients (5 if you count popsicle sticks) to make these adorable boozy lemonade pops. Feel free to swap the soda for seltzer water if you like. Not a fan of sharks? These will work with any gummies too!

Get the Shark Attack Pops recipe.

These shark attack Jell-O shots are about as gory as it gets, and we’re totally obsessed. The trick is getting the “blood” to spread in a convincing way. We found a sweet spot—between 20 and 30 minutes in the fridge is the perfect time to add food coloring to your shots.

Get the Shark Attack Shots recipe.

Sure, Rice Krispies treats are pretty unbeatable. But SHARK Krispies treats?! The best. Complete with a dip in white chocolate, sprinkles, and gummy sharks, these babies are Shark Week ready. Make your own Rice Krispies treats, or keep things simple (so you can get to the decorating all the faster!) and use the store-bought, pre-packaged kind.

Get the Shark Krispies Treats recipe.

If you can’t watch a movie or tv marathon without a sweet or salty snack, this crunchy mix is for you. We used vanilla cupcake-flavored Goldfish, but feel free to swap if you can find other sweet options.

Get the Shark Bait recipe.