Shark Week

Shark Week

Shark n’ awe!

TV-141988•42m•7.6/10

Documentary

Ratings

🎬TMDb

7.6/10(17)

The Discovery Channel's Shark Week, first broadcast on July 17, 1987, is a weeklong series of feature television programs dedicated to sharks. Held annually, normally in July or August, Shark Week was originally developed to raise awareness and respect for sharks. It is the longest-running cable television programming event in history. Now broadcast in over 72 countries, Shark Week is promoted heavily via social networks like Facebook and Twitter.

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Production

Discovery

Language

EN

Status

Returning Series

First Aired

July 17, 1988

Last Aired

July 26, 2025

Networks

Discovery

Trailers & Videos

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

US

No providers available for this region.

Seasons & Episodes

Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.

Season

E1

Caged In Fear

Air date: 1988-07-17

E2

Sharks - Predators or Prey

Air date: 1988-07-18

E3

The Shark Takes a Siesta

Air date: 1988-07-19

E4

Sharks of a Different Color

Air date: 1988-07-20

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