Shark Bite

The Shark Bite has a tropical, sweet, citrusy, fruity flavor profile. A visually striking tropical cocktail that creates the illusion of a shark attack in your glass. The blue-tinted rum base represents ocean water, while grenadine creates dramatic 'blood' streaks that sink to the bottom.

A Shark Bite requires 6 ingredients: White Rum, Blue Curacao, Pineapple Juice, Lemon-lime soda, Grenadine, Ice.

A Shark Bite takes about 3 minutes to prepare and is considered easy difficulty.

A Shark Bite is traditionally served in a hurricane, garnished with Pineapple wedge, maraschino cherry, and cocktail umbrella.

Yes, you can make a mocktail version of the Shark Bite by substituting the spirits with non-alcoholic alternatives such as seedlip, non-alcoholic distilled spirits, or flavored syrups and juices that mimic the original flavor profile.

The Shark Bite emerged during the 1980s tiki revival, born from bartenders' desire to create increasingly dramatic visual cocktails. Unlike many classic tiki drinks with deep Polynesian roots, the Shark Bite was purely an American invention, coinciding with the popularity of shark-themed movies and beach culture. The drink gained particular prominence in Florida beach bars and Caribbean resorts, where bartenders would dramatically pour the grenadine tableside to gasps from patrons. The visual effect was inspired by the layered technique used in drinks like the Tequila Sunrise, but the Shark Bite took it further by using blue curaçao to create an oceanic backdrop. Over the decades, countless variations have emerged, with some bars adding gummy sharks, dry ice for theatrical fog, or even edible glitter to enhance the underwater effect. Today, the Shark Bite remains a favorite at beach resorts, tiki bars, and anywhere bartenders want to create an Instagram-worthy moment that's as delicious as it is dramatic.