Whale Coloring Pages
Make free printable whale coloring pages from 12 whale pictures we drew ourselves: a humpback whale with its long flippers, a blue whale, an orca, a beluga, a narwhal with its tusk, a sperm whale, a mother and calf, a whale spouting at the surface, a breaching whale, a whale tail above the waves, a cute round whale and an easy whale for little ones. Every whale is our own simple drawing, with no film, book or cartoon whales, no named animals, parks or teams and no brands, so the pages suit homes, classrooms and libraries. Print one big whale on a page, a grid of four or six small ones, an underwater scene with three whales, a fold-in-half card, or a whale mandala with small whales round the edge and a new pattern at the press of a button. Blank whales to design prints 1, 2, 4 or 6 plain whale outlines with no eye or markings, so children can draw their own; one fills a 186 mm square on US Letter. Type a child’s name for a name page, or paste a class list to get the same whale for everyone with each name at the top. Choose simple, medium or detailed lines, never thinner than 0.5 mm. Download one multi-page PDF for US Letter or A4, a 300 DPI PNG of every page, or an SVG. No sign-up, no watermark.
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Runs in your browser with our own code; names and words never leave your device, and nothing is saved. Every picture is our own drawing, black lines on white, with no film, book or cartoon characters, mascots, brands or logos. The whales are our own simple drawings, with no film, book or cartoon whales, no named animals, parks or teams and no brands. The blank whales have no eye or markings, for drawing your own. The designs are our own drawings: you may use them and anything you make with them, including things you sell, with no credit needed. The lettering fonts keep their own open licenses.
How to make and print whale coloring pages
- Choose what to make: one big picture, several small pictures, the whales at sea scene, blank whales to design, the lettering poster, a name page, a class set, a card, a mandala, or a whole pack.
- Pick the picture, or tick the ones you want for a grid or pack.
- Choose the lines: simple for little ones, medium, or detailed for older children and adults.
- Add a title, change the poster words, type a name or paste your class list, and pick the lettering.
- Choose US Letter or A4 and download the PDF, or a PNG of every page.
- Print on plain paper at 100% (Actual size).
What you can use it for
- An ocean or sea-life topic at school: six kinds of whale to compare
- A whale-watching trip or an aquarium visit to remember
- Design your own whale on the blank outlines
- Class sets with each child’s name
- Toddlers: the easy whale and the cute round whale with simple lines
- Detailed whale mandalas for teens and adults
The 12 whale pictures
| Picture | Shapes to color: simple | Medium | Detailed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humpback whale | 6 | 13 | 22 |
| Blue whale | 6 | 12 | 21 |
| Orca | 8 | 12 | 17 |
| Beluga whale | 7 | 11 | 19 |
| Narwhal | 8 | 16 | 26 |
| Sperm whale | 10 | 16 | 24 |
| Mother and calf | 12 | 24 | 40 |
| Whale spouting | 11 | 19 | 39 |
| Breaching whale | 7 | 15 | 27 |
| Whale tail | 3 | 8 | 15 |
| Cute round whale | 9 | 13 | 18 |
| Easy whale | 4 | 5 | 7 |
Shapes are the closed outlines the tool draws for each picture at each level, counted by the tool. Simple keeps the whales, their eyes and mouths, waves, ice and the orca’s patches; Medium adds throat grooves, blowholes, spots and ripples; Detailed adds knobs, mottling, creases and the smallest bubbles.
Blank whales to design
| Whales per page | Each fits (US Letter) | Each fits (A4) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 186 mm square | 181 mm square |
| 2 | 120 mm square | 129 mm square |
| 4 | 89 mm square | 86 mm square |
| 6 | 77 mm square | 83 mm square |
Sizes are for the page with No title chosen; a title at the top makes them a little smaller. Each blank outline is a plain humpback whale (4 shapes), so the design is up to you.
Simple to detailed lines
| Lines | Outlines | Small details | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simple | 1.8 mm | 1.4 mm | Toddlers, chunky crayons, big markers |
| Medium | 1.1 mm | 0.8 mm | Most children, colored pencils |
| Detailed | 0.75 mm | 0.5 mm | Older children and adults, fine pens and pencils |
Line widths are measured at print size. The thinnest line on any page is 0.5 mm, so every shape stays open to color.
What you can make
| Page | What prints |
|---|---|
| One big picture | One picture filling the page, with an optional title at the top and an optional frame |
| Several small pictures | Four or six pictures on one page, each in its own box |
| Whales at sea | Under the waves: a humpback whale and calf and an orca; Medium adds grooves, patches and ripples, Detailed adds knobs, spots and bubbles |
| Blank whales to design | 1, 2, 4 or 6 plain whales, to design |
| Lettering poster | Two lines of big hollow letters to color (“Ocean” and “Friends” or your own words) above three pictures |
| Name page | Words such as “Colored by” and a name in large hollow letters, with three pictures |
| Class set | The same picture for every child, each page with one child’s name at the top (up to 40 names) |
| Fold-in-half card | Picture and title on the front, a small picture on the back: 139.7 × 215.9 mm (5.5 × 8.5 in) from US Letter, 148.5 × 210 mm (A5) from A4 |
| Whale mandala | A symmetric pattern with small whales round the edge; every pattern number gives a new design |
| Whole pack | Your ticked pictures, one per page, plus the scene, the poster, three mandalas and a name page if you choose |
Titles you can choose: Whales, Under the Sea, Ocean Friends, Whale Hello There, Sea Life, Make a Splash, or your own words. Lettering styles: Fredoka, Baloo 2, Sniglet, Cherry Bomb One.
Whale facts to read while you color
- The blue whale is the largest animal on Earth, says NOAA Fisheries. Its mottled blue-gray color looks light blue under water, which gave it its name.
- Humpback whales are named for their long flippers: NOAA Fisheries says their long pectoral fins inspired the scientific name, and that humpbacks often breach, jumping out of the water.
- Belugas have no dorsal fin, so they can swim easily through ice-covered waters. They are dark gray as calves and turn white as they reach maturity.
Source: NOAA Fisheries species pages for the blue whale, humpback whale and beluga whale, read 10 November 2026.
Coloring ideas
- Humpback: dark gray or black on top, with white on the flippers and belly.
- Orca: black with white patches; the patches are already drawn as shapes to leave white.
- Blue whale: blue-gray with paler spots, in a deep blue sea.
Printing tips
- Every page keeps a 12.7 mm (half inch) margin from the paper edge, on US Letter and A4.
- Plain paper is fine for crayons and pencils; use thicker paper or card for markers or paint.
- Print one page first and check it before printing a whole pack or class set.
- Choose Detailed lines only with fine pens or sharp pencils, and Simple lines with chunky crayons.
More things to make
- Turn a photo from a whale-watching trip into line art to color: Photo to Coloring Page.
- Draw your own symmetric patterns: Mandala Maker.
- A paper mask to color as a sea creature: Mask Template.
- An ocean-words puzzle to go with the pages: Word Search Maker.
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See all free tools →Frequently asked questions
Are these whale coloring pages free?
Yes. Every page is free to make, download and print, with no sign-up and no watermark. All the whales are our own drawings.
Which whales are there?
12: humpback whale, blue whale, orca, beluga whale, narwhal, sperm whale, mother and calf, whale spouting, breaching whale, whale tail, cute round whale, easy whale. On top of those there is an underwater scene, blank whales, a mandala, a lettering poster and name pages.
Which whale is the biggest?
The blue whale. NOAA Fisheries says the blue whale is the largest animal on Earth. Our blue whale page shows its long, slim body and its small dorsal fin set far back.
Why does the beluga have no fin on its back?
NOAA Fisheries says belugas lack a dorsal fin so they can swim easily through ice-covered waters, which is why our beluga and narwhal pages show ice above them. It also says belugas are dark gray as calves and turn white as they reach maturity.
Is any whale a famous or named one?
No. Every whale is our own simple drawing, not a portrait of a named animal, book, show or film character, and no park, team or brand is named or shown.
Can children design their own whale?
Yes. Choose Blank whales to design and pick 1, 2, 4 or 6 per page. Each is a plain humpback outline with no eye or markings. With no title, one fills a 186 mm square on US Letter; six fill 77 mm squares.
Which whale pages suit toddlers and preschoolers?
Choose Simple lines: big shapes with thick outlines. The whale tail and the easy whale have the fewest shapes, as the table shows.
Can I make a page for every child in my class?
Yes. Choose Class set, pick a picture and paste the names, one per line, up to 40. Each child gets the same picture with their own name in hollow letters at the top, all in one PDF.
Are there whale coloring pages for adults?
Yes. Choose Whale mandala with Detailed lines: each pattern number gives a different symmetric design. Choose 16 repeats for the most intricate pattern.
Can I sell what I make with these pages?
Yes. The pictures are our own drawings, and the note under the tool sets out how you may use them, including for things you sell.
How do I print the coloring pages?
Download the PDF and print it on plain paper. Choose 100% or Actual size to keep the margins and sizes as drawn; Fit to page also works if your printer cuts off the edges.
Is anything uploaded?
No. Everything runs in your browser. Names and words are not sent anywhere, and nothing is saved when you close the page.