shark Emoji

๐Ÿฆˆ ยท U+1F988 ยท Emoji 3.0

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What does the shark emoji mean?

Meaning reviewed and updated July 2026 ยท Unicode data from the official Unicode Standard

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.

How the shark emoji is used

In digital communication, the ๐Ÿฆˆ emoji is often used in a humorous or ironic way to add tone to a message, such as in a joking threat or a lighthearted warning. The emoji is popular on social media platforms like Twitter and TikTok, where it can be used to add a touch of personality to a post or comment. Tone and usage can vary across different age groups and online communities, with some using the ๐Ÿฆˆ emoji in a more playful way and others employing it to convey a sense of menace or aggression. On platforms like Instagram, the emoji may be used in captions to add a sense of drama or excitement to a post.

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.

More about shark

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shark emoji on different platforms

How the shark emoji looks across emoji sets. These designs come from openly-licensed sets (Twemoji, Google Noto, OpenMoji). See image credits.

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Twitter / X (Twemoji) design
Twitter / X (Twemoji)
Google Noto Color Emoji design
Google Noto Color Emoji
OpenMoji design
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shark Emoji Details

Emoji๐Ÿฆˆ
Nameshark
CategoryAnimals & Nature
CodepointsU+1F988
Shortcode:shark:
Emoji version3.0
Unicode version3.0
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shark Emoji FAQ

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.

How do I copy and paste the shark emoji?

Tap the Copy button at the top of this page, then paste ๐Ÿฆˆ wherever you type. Because it copies the real Unicode character, it works in every app on iPhone, Android, Windows and Mac.

What is the shark emoji Unicode codepoint?

It is U+1F988, introduced in Emoji version 3.0 (Unicode 3.0). Its shortcode is :shark:.

What are other names for the shark emoji?

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

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