It’s time to dive into the most 'jawsome' week of the year: Shark Week! If you’re anything like us you’ve already started stocking up on viewing party essentials — which makes this the perfect time to start planning your menu. Whether you’re leaning towards a showstopping shark cake, an entire school of shark-themed cupcakes or savory snacks that everyone will want to sink their teeth into, you’ll find all the recipes you need right here — starting with these fun chocolate-dipped strawberries. They come together quickly and are easy to make. For the most “sharky” look, we suggest choosing large, stem-on strawberries that are just a bit flat at the tip (versus very pointy). To prevent condensation, refrigerate the little sharks for no more than 2 hours before serving — or chomping!

This cute cheese-and-pepperoni shark is fun to put together and perfect for a casual meal or quick project with kids. The pizza will puff in the oven, but you can trim the edges to define the shape of the shark once you move it to a cutting board. To serve it, set the scene by surrounding the shark with an underwater seascape made from veggies like arugula for seaweed and slabs of bell pepper cut into fish or other sea creatures.

Cereal treats are the perfect blank canvas for riffing — so we decided to turn them into a perfectly jawsome bite for your Shark Week viewing party. With just a few kitchen staples, anyone (regardless of skill level) can turn them into an eye-catching treat.

Slice open this cleverly layered cookie log to reveal the friendliest sharks you'll come across this summer.

You'll lure all the land sharks with this colorful, seaweed-spiked snack mix. Make it up to five days ahead and store in an airtight container, or maybe just make it the day before the party — we know you'll have a hard time resisting this bait!

Show sharks who's boss and take a bite out of these ice cream treats. The sharks' wide-open mouths might look scary, but they're just fruit leather.

Recipe developer Meg Quinn says, "Everyone out of the water…it’s Shark Week! If you ask me, the best way to enjoy these seven jaws-packed days is with all your chums (see what I did there?). And if your school of friends is anything like mine, then snacks are required–and I’m not talking about seal-shaped decoys (we’ll leave those to the Great Whites). Make this un-Brie-lievably cute shark-cuterie board, complete with under-the-sea-themed cheeses, fresh produce and meat. Go ahead, take a bite out of Shark Week!"

Though not certified flotation devices, these adorable life preserver bagels are made from scratch, perfectly chewy and fit right into Shark Week viewing party brunch!

These cookies may look like they came from a professional bake shop but topping the cookies with an ocean of color couldn’t be easier: we use a simple sheet-pan swirl technique. And those fins peeking out the top? All you need to make them are some chocolate-peppermint candies and a small round cookie cutter.

Don't fear this scary shark — it's only a frozen banana dipped in white chocolate!

Quesadillas hit the spot when you're craving a savory bite. And when they're shark-inspired and ready in only 15 minutes, what's not to love?

Take a bite out of summer with these kid-friendly push pops. Start by layering a push pop mold with slices of store-bought pound cake and sour candy, then pour in a gelatin mixture and a gummy shark (or two). To really wow the whole family, line the rim of the pop molds with dyed coconut oil and sprinkles first!

In need of a weekend project? This showstopping cake requires your time and attention with results that are sweet, festive and oh-so-beautiful. Vanilla cake and swiss meringue make up the base of this towering dessert, which is decorated with marshmallow fondant fins and sprinkles to make the whole thing shine.

A shark should most definitely be the center of attention at a Shark Week party. Use fish-shaped cookie cutters to turn melon into a fun and fruity filling for this killer centerpiece.

No ice cream maker needed to create this extra-creamy ice cream!

This cute and easy white chocolate bark is brimming with all the ocean's creatures.

Slice into this toothy menace (who's actually pretty cute!) to reveal a fishy surprise!

Dive into a cup of boozy blue punch, complete with blue taffy "fins" and a swirl of whipped cream. White rum and pina colada mix infuse the punch with plenty of tropical flavor that’s reminiscent of your favorite beach cocktail.

Celebrate Shark Week by taking a big juicy bite of these easy candy-coated pineapple wedges. Wooden ice-pop sticks make them easy to dip and decorate, and simple to eat at an under-the-sea themed party or anytime during beach season. Cut your slices from the center of a large pineapple so you’ll have big wedges that are easy to decorate, and make sure to pat the pineapple dry so the candy sticks and sets well. But most of all have fun with these toothsome treats!

Fruit salad is a staple at summer parties. We kicked ours up a notch by serving it in a giant watermelon "wave bowl" to make it the centerpiece of any shindig. Watch your fingers-- there may be a shark or two lurking in those shoals!

These shark-infested pudding cups are quick to make, and you can even get the kids to help.

This beach scene dessert with a frosting ocean full of gummy sharks requires no slicing — your guests can just grab a cupcake and dig in.

This silly (and delicious!) cocktail has a surprise "bite" with every pour. Let's just say you're gonna need a bigger glass.