Food Paua Shell — free printable clipart

About this illustration

This image displays a vibrant, detailed illustration of the inner surface of an abalone shell, known as pāua in New Zealand. The shell exhibits striking iridescent blues, greens, and purples in wavy, organic patterns, characteristic of nacre. Along one side, there are six prominent, white-rimmed circular holes. This visual resource is excellent for teaching marine biology, mollusk identification, and the unique properties of natural materials. It also serves as a cultural cue for Pacific and New Zealand studies, highlighting items used in art and craft. Suitable for slide presentations, identifying marine animals on worksheets, or as inspiration for art activities. The visual style is a clear, flat illustration with strong outlines and high contrast.

How to use

1. 1Right-click the image and choose “Save image as”, or use the download button.
2. 2Use it in your classroom worksheets, slides or printables — free under CC BY-NC 4.0.
3. 3Attribute as “Image by Kuraplan” or link back to kuraplan.com. Not for commercial resale.