Bottlenose Dolphin
A bottlenose dolphin arching gracefully out of ocean water midair, smooth rounded snout pointed upward, a friendly smile line visible, small dorsal fin.
7 Whale and Dolphin Coloring Pages to Print
Dolphin
A large bottlenose dolphin leaping above rolling ocean waves in a graceful arc, dorsal fin raised, tail fluke extended.
Blue Whale
A large blue whale partially rising from ocean waves, a small eye on the round head, a gentle curved mouth line.
Whale
A massive humpback whale breaching the ocean surface - its huge body arching above the waterline with one long pectoral fin stretched outward.
Jonah and the Whale
A large whale rising from the ocean with its mouth wide open.
Mermaid with Dolphin
A friendly mermaid swimming side by side with a bottlenose dolphin, her arm extended toward its back.
Unicorn and Narwhal
A unicorn standing at the water's edge on a sandy shore while a narwhal swims in the calm waves beside it - two legendary horned.
About This Collection
A bottlenose dolphin arches out of the water with its snout pointed up and a friendly smile line, and another leaps over rolling waves with its dorsal fin raised and its tail fluke extended.
A blue whale rises from the waves with a small eye on its round head, and a humpback breaches with one long pectoral fin stretched out. Jonah and the Whale shows a large whale rising from the ocean with its mouth wide open. A friendly mermaid swims side by side with a dolphin and rests an arm on its back, and a unicorn stands on a sandy shore while a narwhal swims in the calm waves beside it.
The leaping dolphin is a good start for ages 3 to 5. The humpback and the mermaid scene have fins and flowing hair for ages 6 and up. Blue and gray cover the animals, and a pale blue wash works for the waves.
Whale and Dolphin Coloring FAQ
Why do dolphins jump out of the water?
Scientists think it helps them travel faster, play or send signals to each other. The Bottlenose Dolphin design shows a leap.
How do dolphins talk to each other?
With clicks and whistles. They also use clicks to find things by listening for echoes, which is called echolocation.
Is a whale a fish?
No. Whales and dolphins are mammals, so they breathe air through a blowhole and feed their babies milk.
What is a group of dolphins called?
A pod. Dolphin pods can have a few animals or hundreds, and they hunt and play together.
What do blue whales eat?
Tiny shrimp-like animals called krill, millions at a time. They strain them out of the water with baleen plates instead of teeth.
How long is a narwhal's tusk?
It can grow up to about 9 feet long. It's actually a tooth that spirals through the lip.
What is the story of Jonah and the whale?
In the Bible, a prophet named Jonah tried to run away from a task God gave him, and a great fish swallowed him. He prayed, and the fish brought him back to land.
Helpful Guides
- Best Animal Coloring Pages for Kindergarten: ideas for pairing Whale and Dolphin pages with animal groups and habitats.
- Using Coloring Pages in Homeschool History and Science: ways to fold Whale and Dolphin pages into a homeschool science lesson.