The shark has a universal significance as a deadly predator, so if you dreamed of swimming happily at the beach but then were terrified to see a shark’s fin circling around you, your unconscious may be alerting you to someone who is potentially dangerous in your waking world, perhaps even a loan shark who is offering you money at high interest rates. In their positive aspect, sharks reflect power, instinct, intelligence and the ability to survive. In their negative aspect, sharks typically represent hidden fears that may have an intense impact on you. They are also terrifying symbols of death, destruction and the killer instinct. In many cases, the shark represents the fears you may have about what it may mean to strike out on your own.
If you are sailing over shark-infested waters in your dream, some things in your life may be compromising your individuality, or you may be experiencing conflicts that are pulling and pushing you in opposite directions.
[1]1- To dream of a shark may- indicate that we are being attacked unfairly; someone is trying to take something that is rightfully ours. Being in a sea of sharks suggests that we are in a situation where we do not trust anyone.
To be pursued by a shark may- suggest that we have put ourselves in danger and created a situation by entering someone else’s territory
2- Because a shark is a sea creature it has the significance of creating problems on an emotional level.
It is as though our emotional capacity can be eroded by- unscrupulous behaviour.
3- The shark is a svmbol of the fear of death because of its connection with the Collective Unconscious.
We lack the abilitv to confront these fears without help.
[2]The ultimate predator, this is a very common image in a dream that represents fear and anxiety. As a totem, the power of the shark is phenomenal. Sharks represent our capacity to be single-minded, unstoppable, and driven. And yet, when they appear in a dream, they are often reviled and feared. When the shark appears in your dream, you must ask yourself what you are afraid of. Such a dream may be calling you to step into your personal power in a bigger way. Focus, self-determinism, and being utterly free of distraction are part of the medicine that the shark has to offer. But first you must get out of the way of your own fears in order to accept such power as your own.
[3]Shark offers the medicine or power to confront your greatest fears. It can come as a response to a fearful situation. Once the fear is conquered, the courage and strength of Shark can deliver you to the bottom of the ocean of fear and beyond the limits of what you perceive as safe waters in order to conquer negative emotions. Being attacked by a shark in a dream might signify a confrontation with someone who could take advantage of your naivete.
[4]To dream of a shark symbolizes a ruthless and corrupt individual who is only concerned about himself and disregards the needs of others.
The shark may also represent these same aspects of your own character. Perhaps you are experiencing a stage in your life of great distress and anguish.
The shark represents harsh emotions such as rage, aggression, and violence. These feelings may harm the mental well-being of yourself and those around you.
[5]To dream of sharks, denotes formidable enemies.
To see a shark pursuing and attacking you, denotes that unavoidable reverses will sink you into dispondent foreboding.
To see them sporting in clear water, foretells that while you are basking in the sunshine of women and prosperity, jealousy is secretly, but surely, working you disquiet, and unhappy fortune.
To see a dead one, denotes reconciliation and renewed prosperity.
[6]Depth Psychology: A shark is always a warning not to harm others—control this impulse, even if it’s difficult! Being bitten or even devoured by a shark: others are harming you and you let them! Sometimes the shark can also be a symbol of deceit: you are being deceived or you are trying to deceive others.
See Also: Predator.
[7]Powerful, imminent danger that threatens to take your emotional energy. Usually a caution: do not get in the emotional waters you are considering, or you will experience a substantial energy loss. Threat to your emotional balance. Take responsibility for self and act accordingly.
[8]The shark has always been considered by western culture as an enemy of man.
Dreaming of one represents imminent danger.
It is a call from the subconscious to be cautious and deliberate toward external agents that negatively affect your life.
[9]Dreams of a shark represent a fear of death, of being destroyed, overpowered and devoured. Sharks represent the aspect of you that is merciless. This dream can be warning you of sharks/untrustworthy people in your business.
[10]Sharks in dreams represent a person whom you see as greedy and cold. Because this could be yourself in some cases, this dream can also mean that you are feeling angry with yourself or others.
[11]1. Signifies one is dealing with someone who has the characteristics of the shark.
2. Projected self which is now feeling like a shark.
[12]1. Vicious predators (hidden attack);
2. Worldly predator;
3. Sex Predator;
4. Devil; Judg. 16:4-5; Prov. 23:27-28; Ezek. 22:27;
[13](Fish) A shark in a dream represents high spirit, or it could mean belonging to the upper class or to a noble lineage.
[14]Vitality and aggression, brutal violence. Projections of all kinds of fears (as in the devastating film Jaws).
[15]A shark is a symbol of a demonic force or a person with the ability to cause you tremendous harm
[16]To be attacked by a shark forebodes despondency and possible financial losses.
See Also: Animals.
[17]This dream denotes an enemy; if the shark eats you, the enemy will ruin you (Gypsy).
[18]Danger from jealous enemies. Do not be panicked into doing anything without careful thought.
[19]A warning to beware of one who gains financially by deception, i.E.
A loan shark
[20]This presages a narrow escape from serious trouble or illness.
[21](Deceiver.
See Also: Can artist)
[22]lucky numbers: 02-07-21-30-35-52
being killed by a: wil overcome obstacles, but lose friends.
bitten, but not killed: bad results in business if you al ow it.
others: wil help others escape from serious trouble.
catching a: affairs are running too smoothly.
escaping from a: serious il ness from another’s deceit.
of a: troubles if you deceive another.
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