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Shark Tattoo Photo #8367

Ornamental Shark tattoo featuring clean execution on the forearm
Shark tattoo — Photo 40 of 50

The shark represents fearlessness, adaptability, and respect for forces greater than ourselves. Polynesian cultures revere the shark as a guardian spirit, while Western tattoo traditions focus on the animal's dramatic silhouette and predatory power.

Inspired by jewelry, architecture, and textile patterns, ornamental tattoos create intricate, decorative compositions on the skin. Precision and symmetry are key, giving these pieces an almost meditative quality.

Forearm tattoos benefit from a natural canvas that follows the arm's long shape. Designs can wrap around the arm or sit on the inner or outer surface, giving flexibility in how the tattoo is displayed.