When you need an outdoor party theme, nothing manages to combine fun, thrills and chills quite like a
shark party. If you have a swimming pool, all the better. To help you celebrate whatever the occasion might be, we've compiled a list of products inspired by these
fascinating deep-water dwellers.
Courtesy of PriceGrabberThe Shark Park Ultra 10-1 Water Park is an inflatable water-themed bounce house to keep the kids entertained all summer long. Measuring a hefty 19 x 11 x 8.25 feet, this shark-"infested" adventure land includes an 8-foot vinyl slide, a 5-foot climbing wall, a 3-person shark tank bouncer that doubles as a ball pit, an 80 square-foot splash pool, 3 shark-fin sprayers, 1 overhead sprayer and a fun crawl-tunnel. Basically, a party within itself.
Courtesy of PricegrabberYour guests will be startled and amused by this colorful garden statue of a yard shark. Made by Design Toscano, this impressive Great White is cast in designer resin and his head and jaws stand almost a yard high. Hand-painted and sculpted, the yard shark's eye-catching features are its wide-open jaws and sharp teeth. Sure to be the hit of your shark party!
Measurements: 21½"w x 27½"d x 32"h. Weighs 28 pounds.
Courtesy of PriceGrabberPint-sized partyers will enjoy the wide-jawed fish without feeling scared with
Melissa and Doug's Spark Shark toys -- they've got big eyes, big mouths and cheerfully encourage youngsters to swim, paddle, play and exercise in the pool. Melissa and Doug's Spark Shark line includes:
- Spark Shark Kickboard Pool Toy
- Toss and Catch
- Floating Target Pool Game
- Spark Shark Football
Courtesy of PriceGrabber"Shark in the pool!" someone yells across the yard.
Your eyes widen, feigning surprise. But you know not to worry: it's a Neo Petz shark -- fake, fun and floating in the pool. Made by Neo Noodle, the shark is filled with recycled foam beads, polyester mesh and a quick-dry design.
Shark dimensions: 42 inches high x 18 inches wide x 15 inches deep. Weight capacity: 300 pounds.
Photos © Play Visions; Collage: L. Taylor for About.comAre they or aren't they the real thing? Depending on how gullible your guests and perhaps presented at dusk, these pool sharks might send your party guests out of the pool, through your house and down the street in a panic.
Play Visions' realistic-looking swimming pool sharks are soft-skinned and a fun addition to your shark party or floating pool decor. Don't worry about the fierce fish chomping o
Pool Predators are available in your favorite shark species:
- Hammerhead
- Tiger
- Great White
Courtesy of PriceGrabberSince your yard is becoming the Shark Zone, make the Jawed Ones work for you. Picture your patio or poolside with this Hawaiian-shirted Shark Waiter Table, ready to hold your favorite beverage and bring charm and biting wit to your outdoor gathering.
The Shark Waiter Table is 16" high x 8" wide x 5" diameter. UV-paint and UV-lacquer will protect your shark table when he's entertaining guests on the deck or by the pool. During off-season, bring Sharkey inside and store him with your outdoor furnishings in a shed, basement or garage.
Courtesy of PriceGrabberSwimline has been making
inflatable swimming pool floats, rings, toys and riders for years. For traditionalists, a big, colorful inflatable ring might be the perfect pool float. But for others, a sea creature -- specifically, a shark -- adds a certain rush to the pool-floatie experience. Swimline's shark rider sports a realistic shark print and has handles for grabbing onto as you and your shark buddy conquer the deep, blue sea (pool) together.
