Wallpaper - Sharks of the World Pattern

Our Sharks of the World Pattern wallpaper brings a lively underwater scene into the room, featuring eighteen distinct shark species swimming across a soft light blue backdrop. Designed by Carrie Cantwell, the motif pairs clear, graphic line work with playful detailing, illustrating species from the great white and hammerhead to the whale shark and tiger shark. Wavy current lines flow between the marine animals to give the composition a sense of gentle movement. Shades of ocean blue and cool grey are energized by cheerful pops of orange and yellow, creating an engaging yet balanced design. Printed to your exact dimensions on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface texture, this wallpaper makes it simple to introduce character and curiosity to a child's space.

In the room

We see this wallpaper working especially well in children's bedrooms, nurseries, playrooms, and dedicated learning corners. Because the repeat contains so many individual illustrated species to discover, it is wonderful on a main wall behind a bed, cot, or low play table where little details can be explored up close. The light blue background maintains an airy, open feel across the wall, allowing you to use it comfortably across larger surfaces or on a feature wall without visually shrinking the space. In a shared playroom or study area, the combination of educational variety and gentle rhythm adds personality while keeping the overall room atmosphere relaxed.

Styling it

To let the illustrated sea life stand out, we suggest pairing this design with simple furniture lines and natural, grounded materials. Pale timber finishes like birch or light ash keep the look clean and coastal, echoing the fresh feel of the light blue background. Alternatively, warm white or soft grey painted furniture complements the cooler tones in the print while allowing the orange and yellow accent fish to catch the eye. Layering simple cotton or wool textiles in muted navy or soft sand balances the playful motif, ensuring the room feels cohesive and thoughtfully arranged rather than overly busy.

Colour combinations

The palette centres around an airy sky-blue ground alongside varying tones of steel grey, slate, and navy throughout the shark illustrations. Bright accents of citrus yellow and warm coral-orange provide cheerful contrast across the repeat. When selecting surrounding wall paint, skirting, or fitted joinery, we love pairing this design with clean chalky whites, gentle pebble greys, or muted nautical blues. For a bolder accent in soft furnishings, echoing the wallpaper's subtle coral and sunny yellow touches adds just the right amount of warmth.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers and mural wallpapers are made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess material. We produce our wall murals on PVC-free paper featuring a subtle physical surface structure. Designed to be straightforward to hang, our wallpapers offer versatile decorating options suited to homeowners and renters alike.