Shark Week is back for 2025: See the schedule and how to watch
Shark Week, the Discovery Channel tentpole event, returns this week as fans of the Superorder Selachimorpha can once again relish in a slate of shark-related programming.
Discovery, part of the embattled Warner Bros. Discovery behemoth that is due to split by mid-2026, has centered the 37th edition of Shark Week's promotional efforts around "Dancing With Sharks" an inter-species dance competition hosted by returning "Dancing With the Stars" frontman Tom Bergeron.
The event begins at 8 p.m. ET on July 20, with programming in the 8 p.m, 9 p.m. and 10 p.m timeslots through July 25 and a truncated schedule on July 26.
Here's how to watch Shark Week 2025.
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How to watch Shark Week 2025
Shark Week airs on the Discovery Channel and can be streamed on Discovery+ and HBO Max.
Streaming services Hulu and YouTube TV carry the Discovery Channel.
Shark Week 2025 schedule
All time zones mentioned below are in eastern time.
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