# Aquatic Creature-Inspired Knapsacks The ‘Shark Backpacks’ by Sprayground Offer Stylish By Cody Turner | Published 2012-09-10 | Special Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shark-backpacks References: [sprayground](http://www.sprayground.com/new-arrivals.html) The people over at Sprayground have produced a line of Shark Backpacks that are invading the market just in time for Shark Week! The highly anticipated week-long shark appreciation holiday has come and gone, but Sprayground jumped on the shark-loving bandwagon to keep the celebration going on all year. With its four cleverly designed [shark backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/legacy-camo-shark), each have been uniquely designed with real sharks in mind. The Gray Shark backpack is based off the well-know king of the deep sea. The Tiger Shark backpack is loosely based off the “sea tiger.” The [Camo Shark](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/herschel-supply-x-realtree) is based off 1940s fighter planes that used a graphic shark as intimation. Lastly, the Leopard Shark is meant to be used as a bold statement of your fashion style with its golden yellow and black spots. Owner and creator of Sprayground, David Ben-David helped put together these top of the line quality backpacks. Two of the four backpacks are already sold out! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Special](https://www.trendhunter.com/special) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Shark-themed Backpacks:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore partnerships with marine conservation organizations to create eco-friendly and sustainable shark-themed backpacks. - **Animal-inspired Fashion Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a line of backpacks inspired by other aquatic creatures like dolphins, whales, or octopuses. - **Limited Edition Collectible Backpacks:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with renowned artists or designers to create limited edition backpacks that become highly sought-after collector's items. ### Where This Applies - **Outdoor Retail and Adventure Gear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce innovative features like waterproof materials, built-in solar panels, or smart technology integration in backpack designs. - **Fashion and Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate sustainability practices by using recycled materials or supporting ethical manufacturing processes in fashion accessories. - **Art and Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Experiment with unconventional materials and techniques to create functional art pieces that blur the line between fashion and design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Iconic Villain Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scarface-backpack.md) - [Celebrity-Coveted Travel Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sprayground-offers.md) - [Snack-Inspired Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheetos-x-sprayground.md) - [Industrial Sci-Fi Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sprayground-x-dune.md) - [Edgy Backpack-Centric Fashion Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/at-the-edge-of-time.md) - [Oceanic Conservation Merch Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stop-shop-bags.md) - [Immersive Back-to-School Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sprayground-pop-up.md) - [Streetwear-Inspired Snow Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snow-boot.md) - [Sophisticatedly Playful Backpack Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fjallraven-kanken-koncept.md)