It’s that time of year again…time to get out of the water and switch on the Discovery Channel for Shark Week! Starting August 10, your fam is sure to be captivated by Discovery’s annual tribute to the fiercest fish in the sea–and while of course shark programming offers up a great thrill, you can rest easy (if you aren’t haven’t nightmares about Great Whites ruining your Cape Cod or Hamptons vacation) knowing that the SW shows are feeding your kids’ interest in science! And to help you get geared up for all the sharky suspense, we’ve rounded up some ferociously fun picks for the whole fam!
Shark Tee-th: Most active little boys can hardly have enough comfy t-shirts for summer…and Hatley’s Sharks Boys Graphic Tee Jersey is a perfect pick with plenty of fierce attitude. Complete with a lifelike graphic of a shark’s jaw bones and teeth on the back, your little swimmer will be thrilled to take this style dive. $19, hatley.com
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Fin-tastic: While sharks may be scarey, it’s important not to forget that they’re magnificent creatures in need of protection–in fact, every year up to 100 million sharks are needlessly killed for shark fin soup. In support of the Fin Free movement, LUSH has released a limited edition Shark Fin Soap made with seaweed, sea salt, and lime oil. Plus, of the profits from will be donated to United Conservationists, a non-profit dedicated to the protection and conservation of sharks. $5.95, lushusa.com
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Beach Boy: It may be August already, but the summer isn’t over yet! Keep the beachy spirit alive in the water with MC2 St. Barth’s Shark Print Swim Shorts from Alex & Alexa. The bold print makes sure that your little dude is easy to spot on the beach or in the pool and the built-in pockets are sure to end up filled with shells…and maybe even a shark tooth or two! $89.50, alexandalexa.com
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Baby Shark, Shark, Shark: Can’t make it to the beach for some fin-spotting? Keep the kiddos (ages 6 and up) entertained with Melissa & Doug’s Spark Shark Fish Hunt Pool Toy. The toys lets kids grab onto the handle of a Spark Shark net and swim through the pool to scoop up the fish-shaped sinkers. The set comes with two shark net and six sinkers. $16.99, melissaanddoug.com
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Diver Dude: One of crewcuts‘ (J.Crew’s kids’ line) most popular items for boys–the Stanton Short–gets a Shark Week makeover with an Embroidered Shark & Diver motif. The sturdy cotton shorts–in a crisp white hue–are equal parts preppy and feisty, thanks to a cheeky man vs. shark-twist on traditional critter pants. $49.50, jcrew.com
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High Tie-de: Just call it formal-wear with a fin–Vineyard Vines’ Sharks & Minnows Bowtie for boys draws on the company’s shark-acquainted homebase of Martha’s Vineyard (where “Jaws” was filmed) for a look that’s both edgy and dressy. This terrific silk tie pairs perfectly with any summery ensembles for end-of-season family fetes. $55, vineyardvines.com
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Into the Deep: Have a young surfer in your family? Make the most of summer’s final days with plenty of time in the waves–and be sure to have your kids suit up in a Neka Shark UV Sunsuit from Molo (available at Alex & Alexa). The shark-emblazoned print basically makes it the camo print of the sea, and the material has actual UV-blocking properties to protect against sunburn. $64, usa.alexandalexa.com
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Fearless Fashion: While some may view sharks as terrifying predators, the other side of the coin is perception is that they are fearless warriors (just like most of the fab mamas we know). We love how alex + ani’s Shark Finn Charm Bracelet represents confidence, balance, and stability in the waters of change. And moms…after a wild summer of non-stop activities with the fam, don’t you deserve a piece of treasure just for yourself? $28, alexandani.com
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Croc Looks Like Sharky: Perhaps one of the only animals out there able to give sharks a run for their money is the crocodile–which makes it fitting that Crocs is offering up a special CrocLights Robo Shark Clog this summer! Complete with long-lasting LED lights and made from Croslite material (and available in three cool color schemes), these slip-ons are perfect for running out on urgent snack runs while tuning into the SW action. $44.99, crocs.com
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Take a Bite: And of course, what would a late-summer TV event be without tasty treats? While the sharks on screen may be snapping up seals, your fam can opt for a less-gory gummy snack from Sugarpova (tennis star Maria Sharapova’s candy line). The Splashy gummy offering includes candies in the shape of all kinds of undersea creatures–including sharks of course! $5.99, shop.sugarpova.com
