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Watermelon Shark Fruit Bowl

A creative and fun summer fruit carving shaped like a shark, filled with fresh watermelon chunks.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizer, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Summer
Calories: 85

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 large oblong seedless watermelon
  • 2 fresh blueberries for the eyes
  • 3-4 wooden toothpicks for securing parts

Equipment

  • Large Chef's Knife
  • Paring Knife
  • Melon baller or large spoon
  • Dry-erase marker
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Wash and dry the exterior of the watermelon thoroughly.
  2. Cut a small, flat slice off the bottom of the watermelon so it sits securely on a cutting board without rolling.
  3. Using a dry-erase marker, draw a large wedge shape for the mouth on the front end of the watermelon.
  4. Use a chef's knife to cut out the wedge. Save the rind from this piece to make the dorsal fin.
  5. Using a melon baller or spoon, scoop out the flesh from the mouth and hollow out the interior. Save the flesh in a bowl.
  6. With a paring knife, peel back a 1/2-inch border of green skin around the mouth opening to expose the white rind. Carve jagged triangles into this white rind to create teeth.
  7. Cut a triangle shape out of the reserved rind wedge. Attach this dorsal fin to the back of the shark using toothpicks.
  8. Carve two small divots above the mouth and insert a blueberry into each for the eyes, securing with broken toothpicks if needed.
  9. Cut the scooped watermelon flesh into bite-sized cubes and fill the hollowed-out shark, letting the fruit spill out of the mouth.

Notes

Chill the watermelon overnight before carving to make the process easier and less messy.