Description
These temporary tattoos bring a proper line-up of sharks to the skin, from the great white and the hammerhead to the saw shark with its long, toothed snout. Each one is drawn in a naturalist's style, with soft shading and careful markings: the leopard shark's brown spots, the salmon shark's purple back, the slender blue shark in shades of sky and steel. The blacktip reef, Caribbean reef and sandbar sharks join them, so there is a good spread of species to choose from. The tattoos come in a mix of sizes, from small, slim sharks to broad ones with a sweeping tail, and they arrive on two matching sheets behind a card printed with the word Sharks that names every species beside its drawing.
We think they suit anyone with a soft spot for sharks. A great white across the back of a hand or a hammerhead along a forearm makes a bold little flourish, and because the sizes vary you can build a whole shoal swimming up an arm, with the little leopard shark tucked into the gaps between the bigger ones. The card that comes with them works as a small field guide too, so it is easy to tell a sandbar from a Caribbean reef shark and learn a few names while choosing which one to wear next. With such a spread of species on each sheet, there is plenty to share around.
The sheets are made of paper and PET plastic, and the plastic is marked recyclable (number 1). The whole thing measures 16.4cm long and 11.1cm wide and weighs next to nothing, so it slips into a card or an envelope. Until you use them, keep the sheets flat and dry so the tattoos stay crisp. Being temporary, they are a playful way to wear a favourite shark without any lasting commitment, and they make a cheerful small present for a shark fan.
Specification
| Brand |
Rex London |
| Material |
Paper & plastic (PET) (recyclable #1) |
| Length |
16.4cm |
| Width |
11.1cm |
| Weight |
0.0075KG |
| Warnings |
Tattoos should not be used by children younger than 3 years old. Children should not use tattoos without adult supervision. Do not ingest and do not apply to broken or sensitive skin, or the eyes. |
Frequently Asked
Which sharks are on the tattoos?
You get the great white, hammerhead, saw, blue, salmon, sandbar, leopard, blacktip reef and Caribbean reef sharks, each one named on the card that comes with the sheets.
Are all the tattoos the same size?
No, they come in a mix of sizes, so small sharks such as the leopard shark sit alongside larger ones with long, sweeping tails.
How big is it?
It measures 16.4cm long and 11.1cm wide and weighs very little, so it is easy to tuck into a greetings card or an envelope.
What are the tattoo sheets made of?
The sheets are made of paper and PET plastic, and the plastic is marked recyclable (number 1), so it is worth checking what your local recycling accepts.
Are these tattoos permanent?
No, these are temporary tattoos, so you can wear a favourite shark for a while without it staying on for good.
Where do the shark tattoos look best?
The longer sharks, such as the hammerhead and the blue shark, suit a forearm, while the smaller ones sit neatly on the back of a hand or a wrist.