
Shark Week 2025: When and where to watch on TV and streaming
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Ocean on Deck: Dates and Key Premieres
When: Sunday, July 20 marks the official opening at 8 p.m. ET/PT, continuing nightly through Saturday, July 26.
Host Highlight: Emcee Tom Bergeron will front the quirky new special "Dancing with Sharks", which debuts the opening night and features divers engaging in what's billed as an 'underwater dance-off' with sharks.
The Star Attractions: Must-Watch Shows
Dancing with Sharks: A bold mix of dance and marine interaction, pairing trained divers with sharks in choreographed "performances." It's billed as an 'unprecedented underwater dance competition.'
Air Jaws: The Hunt for Colossus: The famed 'Air Jaws' franchise returns with more aerial feats and bigger sharks—prepare for intense surface action.
How to Watch Shark Week 202
TV Broadcast
Exclusive Channel: Airs nightly on the Discovery Channel. Available through most cable and satellite providers.
Streaming Options
HBO Max: Following Discovery's merger into the Warner-Discovery ecosystem, many Shark Week specials land on HBO Max ($9.99/month).
Discovery+: The Discovery streaming platform is expected to host replay and on-demand content—historically featuring the full Shark Week catalog.
Live TV Services: Cord-cutters can tune live via platforms like SlingTV (Blue plan around $45/month), Hulu + Live TV, DirecTV Stream, and YouTube TV.
Bundles & Price Notes
Entertainment bundles like the Disney+, Hulu, and HBO Max combo ($29.99/month ad-free) provide access across services—ideal if you're looking to binge beyond Shark Week.
Watch Discovery Channel content live through cable or live TV streaming plans; HBO Max and Discovery+ let you revisit episodes post-broadcast.
Nightly Lineup & Schedule
Day
Prime Showcase (8 p.m.)
Sun, July 20
Dancing with Sharks
Mon–Fri, July 21–25
Combination of Air Jaws, expert-led shark dives, scientific deep dives, and specialty stories
Sat, July 26
Host picks and encore presentations
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Why Shark Week Still Bites
Educational Power: Showcases heart-rate-raising moments while teaching vital facts—about behaviors, ecosystems, threatened species like hammerheads or whale sharks.
Conservation Messaging: Emphasises threats such as overfishing and habitat loss.
Public Engagement: Celebrity tie-ins, such as Bergeron's hosting role, help draw new audiences to shark awareness.
Diving Deeper: Why Timing Matters
Long weekends + summer heat: Launching Shark Week amid prime summer ensures high viewership.
Launching Shark Week amid prime summer ensures high viewership. Global interest: With options on streaming platforms, both U.S. and international audiences can tune in.
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As the mercury rises, cable and streaming platforms are primed to launch Shark Week 2025, marking its 37th annual celebration of these misunderstood marine apex predators. From July 20 to 26, Discovery Channel will once again plunge viewers into a lineup combining scientific insight and adrenaline-pumping entertainment. Here's your guide to how and where to watch, according to a report by Live Science.This year's Shark Week leans into high-concept spectacles while continuing its educational mission:Discovery's programming excels at marrying awe with respect for oceanic habitats. The week is both an expedition into shark behavior and an invitation to marvel at these creatures without fast edits or fear-mongering narratives.Check TV guides or Discovery+ as more detailed schedules become available. Each evening lineup delves into different facets of shark life—from breeding and migratory behavior to conservation challenges in warming oceans.Despite ongoing evolution in its presentation, Shark Week continues to champion shark conservation and ocean science. The programming is far from sensationalist:Discovery has repeatedly partnered with marine biologists and conservation groups to avoid fear tactics while delivering captivating programming.From its debut in 1988, Shark Week has grown to one of television's longest-running themed franchises. Once famed for suspense, it has transitioned toward respected science communication. The 2025 edition promises thrills and purpose: the thrill of predators and the purpose of protecting them.Shark Week 2025 will air from Sunday, July 20 to Saturday, July 26, with new content premiering nightly at 8 p.m. ET/PT on the Discovery Channel.Shark Week airs exclusively on the Discovery Channel via most cable and satellite providers.
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