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# Ocean Predator Soaps
Etsy's Oooh-La-La The Soap Bar Shop Features Handmade Shark Soaps

By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-08-15 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shark-soap
References: [etsy](https://www.etsy.com/listing/125234713/shark-soap?ref=sr_gallery_2&ga_search_query=shark%20soap&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery) & [etsy](https://www.etsy.com/shop/OoohLaLaTheSoapBar?ref=l2-shop-info-name)

These unique shark soap creations come to us from [Etsy's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcade-clock) Oooh-La-La The Soap Bar shop. The web shop specializes in [handmade soaps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dinoosh) and features a wide variety of adorable products that are often aquatic or animal-inspired.

Each of these shark soaps is handmade using glycerin soap, colorant, fragrance and a bright shark toy that is infused into every piece. Once your soap is used up, this miniature shark figurine is left behind.

With Shark Week in full effect, [aquatic enthusiasts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stop-shop-bags) and soap fans alike will enjoy these fun products. The soaps can be custom scented with cucumber melon, apple or lavender.

Etsy's Oooh-La-La The Soap Bar shop ships their products from Texas to select countries and prices their soaps at just over $2 a piece.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.7/10
- Popularity: 60% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Handmade Soaps:** The trend of handmade soaps allows for unique and customizable products, providing an opportunity for entrepreneurs to cater to niche markets.
- **Aquatic-inspired Products:** The trend of aquatic-inspired products creates a market for unique and creative soap designs that cater to the interests of aquatic enthusiasts and animal lovers.
- **Custom Scented Soaps:** The trend of custom scented soaps allows customers to personalize their soap experience, offering a chance for businesses to create a variety of scent options.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Handmade Soap Industry:** The handmade soap industry presents an opportunity for entrepreneurs and artisans to leverage their creativity and craftsmanship in producing unique and high-quality products.
- **Home Decor Industry:** The home decor industry can tap into the trend of aquatic-inspired soap designs to offer complementary products, such as soap dishes and themed bathroom decor.
- **Personal Care Products Industry:** The personal care products industry can explore the trend of custom scented soaps to expand their product offerings and cater to individual preferences and tastes.

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