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Difficulty: Hard 
NOTE: The reason this project is categorized as "Hard" is not actually because the folds are difficult - the basic folds are actually relatively easy - but rather because so much is left to the folder to decide. Following the directions exactly will produce this: 
But there are many additional folds that could not be replicated in the instructions due to their intricacy. Note the differences between the above shark and those below, particularly (1) the jaws), (2) the fore fins, (3) the curve of the dorsal fin, and (4) the "rounding off" at the back of the shark's head to give a sleeker shape. These extra steps and folds are not included in the directions, but such experimentation and fine-tuning is strongly encouraged. That extra independence required of the folder is what makes this project a "Hard" fold. 
Difficulty: Very Easy Directions: Fold 1 to 1. Fold 2 to 2. Fold 3 to 3. Fold 4 to 4. Fold 5 to 5. Fold 6 to 6. Fold 7 to 7. Fold 8 to 8. Fold 9 to 9. Fold 10 to 10. Curve the paper by wrapping it around your finger or a pencil. Push one end into the other (tuck it into the pocket created by fold 10) until it holds a cylindrical shape. See the first picture below for an example. Optional: use a piece of tape or a dab of glue to help with this step.
The finished product should look like this: 
To throw, hold between your thumb on one side of your hand and your middle and ring fingers on the other (again, see pictures below). Make sure your ring finger is above the weighted (i.e. layered) side or the flight will fail. When you release the paper, let it roll off your fingers, producing a spiral, just like a quarterback throwing a football. The faster the spin, the farther the paper will fly. 
Difficulty: Very Easy Directions: Fold 1 to 1. Fold 2 to 2. Fold 3 to 3. Fold 4 to 4. Fold 5 to 5. Fold 6 to 6. Fold 7 to 7. Fold 8 to 8. The final product should be a triangle. Place the tip of your thumb on one 6, and the second knuckle of that same hand's index finger on the other 6. Make sure the hypotenuse is facing back towards your shoulder (see picture below for an example). Raise it above your head, then forcefully bring it down as if you're throwing a ball (but don't let go). Air pressure will force an inside layer of paper to the outside of the fold out, creating a loud noise. Before it can be used again, that layer must be pushed back inside. Experiment with different types of paper to see what makes the best sound.
Difficulty: Easy Directions: Fold 1 to 1, crease, and unfold. Fold 2 to 2, crease, and unfold. Fold 3 to 3, crease, and unfold. Fold 4 to 4, crease, and unfold. Fold 5a to 5a, 5b to 5b, and 5c to 5c. This should produce a three-dimensional result. Fold 6a to 6a and 6b to 6b, crease, and unfold. Fold 7a to 7a and 7b to 7b, crease, and unfold. This last step is the trickiest step: To create the hoop, fold one of the "wings" into the other (they are both double-layered) until they stay on their own.
This fold may be used as a target for the origami catapult (see June 2 blog). 
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