Wallpaper - Sharks of the World Pattern

Our Sharks of the World Pattern wallpaper brings the wonders of marine life into the home with an illustrated repeat of eighteen distinct shark species swimming across a soft, light blue background. Designed by Carrie Cantwell, each creature, from the great white and hammerhead to the whale shark and tiger shark, is captured with charming line work and playful character. Gentle wavy current lines weave between the swimming figures, creating an engaging sense of rhythm across the wall. The design balances a calm ocean blue backdrop with shades of grey and lively accents of orange and yellow. Like all Wallism wallpapers, this design is made-to-measure to your exact wall dimensions and printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface texture.

In the room

We see this wallpaper working especially well in a child's bedroom, nursery, playroom, or teenage room where an interest in ocean life can take centre stage. The repeating pattern is balanced and evenly spaced, making it versatile enough to cover a complete room without feeling visually crowded, or to anchor a dedicated accent wall behind a bed or low play desk. In a compact playroom or toddler room, the pale blue ground keeps the overall atmosphere open and light, while the variety of illustrated species offers plenty of detail for curious minds to explore up close. Because the background tone is relatively soft, the pattern sits comfortably across wider uninterrupted walls as well as smaller wall sections framed by doorways or windows.

Styling it

To let the illustrated sea creatures stand out, we would pair this design with simple, understated furniture and clean silhouettes. Natural light wood tones, such as ash or pale birch, complement the fresh ocean palette without competing with the graphic details of the pattern. You can also pick up on the joyful pops of orange and yellow through small accents like a desk lamp, a cushion, or painted storage boxes to tie the space together.

Colour combinations

The design is built around a gentle light blue base, complemented by cool greys, slate tones, and warm splashes of orange and sunny yellow in the illustrated details. When choosing paint for adjoining walls, woodwork, or built-in shelving, crisp off-white or very pale grey creates a clean, cohesive transition that keeps the room bright. For a slightly bolder setting, picking up the deeper blue-grey from the shark outlines on skirting boards or trim helps frame the wallpaper beautifully.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our mural wallpapers and wallpapers are made-to-measure to fit your specific wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess paper. We produce all our wall murals on PVC-free wallpaper paper featuring a subtle physical structure, giving the surface a refined finish. Designed to be straightforward and easy to hang, our wallpapers offer versatile options suited to different homes, rooms, and living spaces.