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Meet The Founder - Katherine
Born and raised in Fairbanks, Alaska, Katherine’s love for marine life has been the driving force behind nearly every path she has taken. She studied at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, and California State University, Monterey Bay.
While attending UH Mānoa, Katherine volunteered at Sea Life Park Hawaii with the Green Sea Turtle Program, helping maintain habitats, prepare diets, care for sea turtles, and support seasonal release efforts.
She also spent more than six years working as a lifeguard, earned her Water Safety Instructor certification, and taught Red Cross swim lessons.
In Fairbanks, Katherine created her own mermaid swim program, teaching students to swim with monofins and mermaid tails while also offering underwater mermaid photography.
Her lifelong goal was to work directly with marine animals. That goal ultimately brought her to Florida, where she worked at Discovery Cove and achieved a childhood dream of becoming a dolphin trainer.
After stepping away from traditional academics, Katherine focused on silicone fabrication and creating functional, ocean-inspired art. She founded Tiger Shark Mermaid, combining her experience in marine life, aquatic education, and mermaiding into handcrafted silicone mermaid gear.
From studying marine science to working with sea turtles and dolphins to building Tiger Shark Mermaid, her love for marine life has remained the common thread behind it all.
Let customers speak for us
These earrings are so cute and perfect for summer! They are a little thicker than I was expecting, but honestly that works better to hold the posts in for general product longevity reasons. Texturally, they're delightfully squishy, which is fun.
Absolutely stunning! Artist kept in contact with photo progress updates with very friendly communication. We worked together on getting the colors and design together and it turned out even better than the high expectations I had. You absolutely cannot go wrong choosing a piece from here that will truly match your mersona!
This is the most elegant hair clip I've ever had. The craftsmanship is exquisite! As usual her shipping was fast, the packaging was secure, and since the discount didn't go through, she included some stunning extras to make up for it. I always love everything I get from Tiger Shark Mermaid. She is truly an artist who cares about quality and usability. 10/10 would recommend!
I'm ALWAYS happy with everything receive from the Tiger Shark Mermaid! Whether it's a pre-made or a custom, I'm never disappointed!
I got this custom Eel to match my Finfolk Amphibia tail! She turned out 😍 so beautiful. I really liked the eye choices that were offered. The only thing I would say is that there was a sharp spot on the side, towards the front where I think maybe some of the wire was poking out the side. I kind of just pushed in on that spot and I barely feel it anymore. All in all its beautiful and the colors turned out perfect! Thank you.
All of my Tiger Shark Mermaid purchases have been of AMAZING quality and construction and artistry. I want to have a full collection of TSM silicone art!!!
I am loving my new top, haven't had a chance to wear it in water yet but hopefully soon. It fits like a dream and goes perfectly with my tail. The workmanship is just exquisite.
Beautifully made, designed, and perfect for what I need! Stunning details and they look so realistic!
Absolutely perfect. Both the product and communication.
This top is absolutely PERFECT! I love it so much, and it’s way more comfortable than I expected it to be! Katherine was so kind, and she got it done much faster than I expected!
The shark was perfect and the other goodies were a delight! I'm thrilled and will keep an eye out for the next one
i have 4 pairs of these earrings all in different colors and tiger shark mermaid has always been a joy to work with on customizing to fit my mersona!
love these! so squshable and easy to use! tiger shark mermaid always delivers high quality mermaiding accessories!
