

Shark Week
"Shark n’ awe!"
7.6
38 seasons
439 episodes
Returning Series
Documentary
Plot Summary
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.
First Aired:July 17, 1988
Last Aired:July 26, 2025
Episode Runtime:42m
Networks:
Discovery
Where to watch free (US)
No free providers found in US.
Seasons (39)
Production
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