Shawkeys and Friends

Hi, we’re Ricardo and Emilia—a dad and daughter team trying to make something that matters.

After watching Jaws together, Emilia was shocked to learn how the film caused people to fear sharks for decades… even hunting them to near extinction.
Instead of being scared, she wanted to help.
So we sketched, designed, and brought to life Shawkey—a plush shark with a big heart and a powerful message: sharks aren’t monsters, they’re misunderstood.
Now we’re making plushies, merch, and stories to help share that message—and donating part of our profits to shark conservation organizations.
Every purchase supports:

Shark preservation efforts
Future Shawkey stories for kids
Creative independence from mass-produced content

Join us. Let’s hug the misunderstood.