Step 15: Darken the remaining triangular shapes under the body to create the pelvic and anal fins. To the right of the pelvic fin, draw a small, angled line for the visible part of the other pelvic fin. As you follow the path of the triangle on the left, curve the lines a lot for the tiger shark's curved anal fin.

Step 16: Use the remaining lines and shapes as guides to draw the rest of the body. Simply darken the outer edges of the initial guides to create the shape of the tiger shark's body. Don't overlap the shapes of the fins as you darken the lines for the body.

Step 17: Use the triangular shape on the left as a guide to draw the tail. Darken the top and bottom edge of the initial shape but curve the tips a bit more. To draw the left edge of the tail, make the line curve in toward the body more. The top part of the tiger shark's tail should be longer than the bottom part.

Step 18: For a cleaner look, erase as much as you can of the initial guide lines. Don't worry about erasing all of the guides. It's okay to leave some behind. Re-draw any final sketch lines you may have accidentally erased.

Final Step: Add a line across the tiger shark's body for the value separation. Then shade everything above the line. Use a medium value for the body. Shade evenly to give the skin a smooth texture. Add the value lightly at first and slowly work your way up to a darker tone. Vary the pressure on your pencil to get different degrees of tonal value. Shading can be time-consuming, so be patient and take breaks. For a more detailed guide on how to shade, check out this tutorial: How to shade.

Add the distinctive tiger shark pattern to the body using a dark value. The stripes on the shark aren't like those on a tiger. They're more oval-like and short. The pattern should be darkest at the top, and it should gradually get lighter toward the bottom. The pattern on a tiger shark fades as it grows older, so the darker you make the pattern on your shark, the younger it will be. It's a good idea to use reference as you draw for a more accurate tiger shark representation.

Add a bit of a shadow at the bottom using a light value to give the tiger shark more volume and dimension. Continue adding value throughout the body until you're happy with the result. Don't forget to pause the video after each step to draw at your own pace.

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