Remember a few years ago when I carved a watermelon shark? Well, I was surfing Amazon the other day in search of this month’s watermelon-related prize and I came across a watermelon shark fruit server that was not only awesome, but it also looked remarkably similar to my watermelon shark carving.
Don’t believe me? Check out the two predators side-by-side below.
The ceramic shark is on the right, and my shark is on the left. Or is the ceramic shark on the left and mine’s on the right? I honestly can’t tell, but I have a gut feeling that someone saw my awesome watermelon shark and said, “Hey, we have to turn that incredible work of art into an adorable fruit server!”
Alright, so maybe that’s not what happened, and maybe the ceramic shark really is the one on the left, but it could have happened, right? Of course, they could have also seen the watermelon shark carving on the National Watermelon Promotion Board website, which is where I got my inspiration.
Either way, I’m giving away the ceramic watermelon shark as this month’s prize. I should clarify that the Amazon description of the shark says it’s made of ceramic, but other descriptions more specifically describe it as being made from Dolomite. I have no idea what Dolomite is and how it’s different from other kitchenware materials. If someone can explain it to me, please feel free to leave a comment.
I’ll choose one comment from all the comments left on the blog this month to win this toothy prize. Good luck!
UP NEXT: A recipe for watermelon ice cream cones
Can’t tell you what dolomite is. Tried to find out –looked it up a number of way just know that some kitchen items are made of it. From what I understand it is — Dolomite is an anhydrous carbonate mineral composed of calcium magnesium carbonate. Whatever that might mean. Sort of like a crystal I presume.
Dolomite-used as the substrate in Marine Aquariums(salt water) to buffer changes in the Ph of the water, how appropriate that the item is a “shark” (I’m sure they researched that before making it),so if you feel the need to put this dish in your aquarium it should be ok…..Also used on motorcycle speedway tracks in Australia and New Zealand. Must be some pretty tuff stuff…
How do you make that
Dolomite /ˈdɒləmaɪt/ is an anhydrous carbonate mineral composed of calcium magnesium carbonate CaMg(CO3)2. The word dolomite is also used to describe the sedimentary carbonate rock, which is composed predominantly of the mineral dolomite (also known as dolostone). Either way Ceramic or Dolomite is is freaking awesome!! I love it!!
I love and have always loved your watermelon shark carving. I keep meaning to carve one for my birthday but have yet to get around to it (I am also afraid mine would not be as cute).
All i can say is ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT !!! <3 <3 <3
This was the inspiration for my very first carving.. and this year I was among the finalists in your carving contest! Thank you for the constant inspiration, suggestions, and great giveaways. Keep up the great work!
You know I’m going to comment :’) Would love this fruit server to add to my collection!
Summer cookouts will be complete now with a shark serving bowl!!
Ceramic or Dolomite, it doesn’t matter a Ceramic Shark is a Ceramic Shark or is it Dolomite. I think it’s cute anyway.
I love this!!!!! We could wrap our “JAWS” around the watermelon within the shark! Get it?? Hee Hee!
Juley Nelson Harper
This would be awesome to use for a Halloween party server, or even for Trick or Treat!
So I found this site while searching for honest and truthful direction on whether or not to eat watermelon seeds. I then saw this awesome shark picture and thought, what a great idea for our medical school get-together. I currently attend a medical school in the West Indies on the island of Nevis. It is my 5th semester here and I bought a small, baby-sized local watermelon at a very expensive price (8 USD). Biting into that watermelon was nothing like how it is when I’m back home in good ‘ol Indiana. It made me miss home like crazy. Just three weeks ago I was back home during a break and had the immense pleasure of eating a giant, sweet, succulent, pink Indiana watermelon for a grand total of $3.99. Oh how I miss a good watermelon. 🙁 My mother tells me almost every day how they’ve been buying watermelon nearly every weekend and describing how amazing it is. It is times like this that make a person really, TRULY, appreciate something as simple and natural as a watermelon. P.S. The site is so fun!
At first glance I was sure they were two carved watermelons. I did some sharks for kids before and they loved it. Great that someone designed a shark watermelon serving dish. I would love to have it in my fruit-shaped dishes collection.
We made this yesterday as a class, the students and staff really enjoyed it. We figured it would be a great send off as summer comes to an end. I teach culinary arts at The League School of Greater Boston. I have to admit my replica of your shark, could use some dental work.
Congrats to Carol Brown! She’s the winner of this month’s shark-tastic prize!