# Components:
→ Main Display
01 - 1 large watermelon, for carving and fruit balls
→ Fruits
02 - 1 cup strawberries, hulled and halved
03 - 1 cup blueberries
04 - 1 cup green grapes, halved
05 - 1 cup pineapple chunks
06 - 2 kiwis, peeled and sliced
07 - 1 orange, segmented
→ Crunchy Snacks
08 - 1 cup pretzel sticks
09 - 1 cup cheese cubes (optional, use dairy-free alternative if needed)
→ Decorative & Garnish
10 - 2 black grapes or blueberries, for shark eyes
11 - 2 mini marshmallow slices or banana slices, for shark eye whites
12 - Fresh mint leaves
# Preparation Steps:
01 - Slice a thin piece from the watermelon base so it sits flat on the platter.
02 - Cut a wedge from one end of the watermelon to form the shark’s open mouth; scoop out most of the flesh using a melon baller, reserving the balls.
03 - Carve triangular teeth along the edge of the mouth carefully with a paring knife.
04 - Secure eyes above the mouth by stacking a mini marshmallow or banana slice with a black grape or blueberry using toothpicks.
05 - Place the reserved watermelon balls spilling from the mouth onto a large serving platter.
06 - Position strawberries, blueberries, green grapes, pineapple chunks, kiwi slices, and orange segments in colorful waves surrounding the shark.
07 - Fill gaps with pretzel sticks, cheese cubes, and fresh mint leaves for texture and visual appeal.
08 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate up to 2 hours before serving to maintain freshness.
