The 10 Best Sneakers to Celebrate Shark Week

Just in time for shark week, we have rounded up the best shark-themed sneakers from all the big brands; Nike, Adidas, New Balance, Asics, Puma, and more.

Shark Week
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Shark Week

Part excuse to sit on the couch and stay out of the late-July heat, and part opportunity to learn about one of the earth's most glorious and deadliest predators, Shark Week is upon us. And what better time to take a look back at some of the sneaker world's best contributions to shark culture? From the Sneaker Freaker x Puma Blaze of Glory multi-shoe collaboration, to the hyper-realistic Nike Air Zoom Hyperflight, there are plenty of great shark-related sneakers to check out. 

Nike Zoom Hyperflight Premium 'Shark'

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Nike Air Max Plus 'Before and After the Bite' Pack

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Nike Air Max Plus "Before the Bite"

Retail Price: $170

Year: 2018

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Nike Air Max Plus "After the Bite"

Retail Price: $170

Year: 2018

Nike's "Before and After the Bite" pack was a Foot Locker exclusive that initially launched in Europe, where the Air Max Plus enjoys is greatest popularity. The colorways corresponded to pre- and post-shark attack looks, and featured unique branding on the Tuned Air tongue tags to represent the open mouth of a shark. 

Sneaker Freaker x Puma Blaze of Glory

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Sneaker Freaker x Puma Blaze of Glory "Bloodbath"

Retail Price: $210

Year: 2015

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Sneaker Freaker x Puma Blaze of Glory "Black Beast"

Retail Price: $145 

Year: 2013

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Sneaker Freaker x Puma Blaze of Glory  "Great White"

Retail Price: $145

Year: 2013

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Puma Blaze of Glory x Sneaker Freaker "Sharkbait"

Retail Price: $145

Year: 2013

Sneaker Freaker and Puma collaborated on four different shark-inspired Blaze of Glory sneakers that cover a vast array of themes. References included different kinds of sharks with the "Black Beast" and "Great White" colorways, a not-so-majestic "Bloodbath" edition, and an all-teal "Sharkbait" look.  

Nike Dunk Pro SB Low 'Shark'

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Bape x Adidas Dame 4 'Shark Camo' Pack

BAPE x Adidas Dame 4 'Green Camo' AP9974 (Lateral)
BAPE x Adidas Dame 4 'Black Camo' AP9975 (Lateral)

Retail Price: $150

Year: 2018

In collaboration with Bape, Adidas dropped multiple colorways of Damian Lillard's fourth signature model earlier this year. ​​​​​​Donning the famous "Shark" motif that the Japanese streetwear brand is known for, it released in black and green colorways along with an extra-limited red version at the Adidas 747 Warehouse event at 2018 NBA All-Star Weekend.

Nike KD 8 'Megalodon'

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Nike Kobe 7 'Shark'

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Jeremy Scott x Adidas Originals 'Shark'

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Nike Air Max Plus Fuse 'Le Requin' Pack

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Retail Price: $175

Release Date: 2016

Nike's Air Max Plus Fuse silhouette saw a "Le Requin" creation with a special pack that featured two different looks referencing the depths of the ocean. Showered in the bright and mellow greens, the two similar colorways feature a dark and light look for each sneaker. With a washed out Swoosh and wavy graphic upper, the special styles feature an uninterrupted pattern of the ocean from underneath the surface. 

Nike Kobe 10 Elite HTM 'Shark Jaw'

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