NOAA – Get ahead of the carve this fall and wow your neighbors with these jack-o’-lantern stencils inspired by the ocean, our research, and NOAA Fisheries celebrations. Our free stencils range from beginner to advanced so there’s something for everyone. You can find the difficulty level noted on each stencil. To get started, simply:
- Pick your favorite stencil
- Download and print the stencil
- Trace the pattern
- Cut out and/or carve away areas as indicated on each stencil’s cutting guide
- Check out our pro tips at the bottom of this page to help keep your jack-o’-lantern gourd-geous all month long!

Download the bay scallop stencil
Download the common thresher shark stencil

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