# Head-Chomping Caps Celebrate Shark Week 2012 with This Fleece Shark Hat By Shiori Mine | Published 2012-08-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fleece-shark-hat References: [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/listing/73859030/fleece-shark-hat-turquoise) What better way to show your friends and family your love of [shark week](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ziggis-coffee-bad-bruce) then with this villainous fleece shark hat by [Etsy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcade-clock) seller ObeyMyBrain? While some may not see the appeal in watching sharks swim around all week, loyal fans can rejoice over this festive accessory. Made out of a warm fleece polyester, this personified cap is bursting in playful details. Everything from the razor-sharp teeth to the menacing eyes has been tailored into a [cartoon-style look](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/official-spongebob-squarepants-collection). The cozy fabric keeps your head warm, while offering a comical fashion statement. Based in San Diego, California, Etsy designer Josh Freeman also offers shoppers a number of other peculiar and playful headwear options. Whether you are looking for a crustacean cap or a squishy squid look, ObeyMyBrain has got you and your head covered. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Fleece Animal Hats:** The trend of animal-themed hats made out of fleece polyester could be developed into a line of playful and warm winter accessories. - **Cartoon-style Clothing:** The trend of incorporating cartoon-style details into clothing items like these shark hats could be expanded into a line of eye-catching and fun clothing. - **Celebrity-inspired Apparel:** The trend of popularizing accessories and clothing seen in movies and TV shows like Shark Week could be developed into licensed and themed apparel lines for fans. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Industry:** The fashion industry could explore developing and marketing fleece animal hats and cartoon-style clothing to appeal to playful and youthful consumers. - **Costume Industry:** The costume industry could benefit from incorporating popular TV show and movie themes like Shark Week into novelty hats and clothing items. - **Entertainment Industry:** The entertainment industry could tap into the trend of people embracing accessories and clothing items worn in popular movies and TV shows and develop themed merchandise lines. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Shark-Celebrating Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sugar-shark-cookies.md) - [Shark-Themed Donut Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shark-assortment.md) - [Accessory Adorned Caps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patch-cap.md) - [Whipped Cream-Themed Fuzzy Hats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whipped-creamthemed-fuzzy-hat.md) - [Theatrical Shark Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sharkey-temple.md) - [Sea Creature-Inspired Cupcakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shark-cupcake.md) - [Anime-Inspired Dynamic Beanies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dragon-ball-beanie.md) - [Shark Attack-Themed Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shark-bite-creme-freeze.md) - [Extreme Environment Hat Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vollebak-planet-earth-hat-v2.md)