Mark your calendars and grab a life vest — Shark Week is almost here! The frightful fun kicks off on Discovery Channel on Sunday, August 9, and we have all the scary-good sweets and sips you need for a family watch night. Whip up a stunning cake, super-cute cookies or a fun frozen treat and get ready for a killer good time!

Ombre Wave Shark Cake

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.

Shark Fin Punch

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.

No-Churn Shark Ice Cream

There’s a lot to love about this swirly ice cream! Heavy cream and condensed milk combine into a delicious vanilla ice cream that you don’t need to churn first. Don’t forget the candy and gummy sharks for even more sweet fun!

Jiggly Shark Pops

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!

Shark Bite Ice Cream Sundaes

Want to get your kids involved in the kitchen? Have them paint ice cream cones with melted marshmallow creme and decorate the cones with zigzag pieces of fruit leather. Place the cones on a generous scoop of ice cream and pile on blue sprinkles to resemble the ocean!

Shark Slice-and-Bake Cookies

These sugar shark cookies could not be cuter. They do take a bit of time to put together, but the end result is so worth it. Bonus? These adorable cookies are topped with plenty of sprinkles and chocolate chips that will win over any dessert hater.

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