shark Emoji

๐Ÿฆˆ ยท U+1F988 ยท Emoji 3.0

What does the shark emoji mean?

When danger or a formidable opponent is lurking, people reach for the ๐Ÿฆˆ emoji to represent a shark, which is defined as a large predatory fish with a streamlined body and sharp teeth. This emoji can be used literally to refer to the animal itself, such as in discussions about marine life or shark conservation. Figuratively, the ๐Ÿฆˆ emoji is used to convey a sense of threat or competition, as in a "shark-infested" market or a ruthless business environment. In slang, it can also be used to describe someone who is perceived as a predator or a bully, such as a loan shark or an online troll.

shark emoji examples

How to copy the shark emoji

To use the shark emoji, tap the Copy button above, then paste it (long-press then Paste on mobile, or Ctrl+V / Cmd+V on desktop) anywhere you can type: messages, captions, usernames, bios and documents. It copies the real Unicode character (U+1F988), so it works on every app and platform, no download needed.

Also known as

animalfishshark emojis

shark emoji on different platforms

How the shark emoji looks on your device and in the openly licensed sets that include it (Twitter / X (Twemoji), Google Noto Color Emoji, OpenMoji). See image credits.

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Your device
Twitter / X (Twemoji) design
Twitter / X (Twemoji)
Google Noto Color Emoji design
Google Noto Color Emoji
OpenMoji design
OpenMoji

shark Emoji Details

Emoji๐Ÿฆˆ
Nameshark
CategoryAnimals & Nature
CodepointsU+1F988
Shortcode:shark:
SourcesUnicode emoji list ยท codepoints.net
Emoji version3.0 (2016)

shark Emoji FAQ

What is the shark emoji Unicode codepoint?

It is U+1F988, added in Emoji 3.0 (2016). On GitHub, Slack and Discord you can type it as :shark:.

What are other names for the shark emoji?

People also search for the shark emoji as animal, fish.

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