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Economic Times
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
Shark Week 2025: When and where to watch on TV and streaming
Shark Week returns for its 37th year, promising another adrenaline-filled lineup of jaw-dropping specials and deep-sea discoveries. As the countdown begins, we've compiled everything you need to know, from when it airs to where to stream, plus the can't-miss highlights that will make waves all week long. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads 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 Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads 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. FAQs When is Shark Week 2025 scheduled? What channel is Shark Week on? 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 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 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 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 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 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 Week airs exclusively on the Discovery Channel via most cable and satellite providers.
Time of India
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Shark Week 2025: When and where to watch on TV and streaming
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. 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 This year's Shark Week leans into high-concept spectacles while continuing its educational mission: 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. 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. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 15 Most Beautiful Female Athletes in the World Click Here Undo 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 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. Live Events Why Shark Week Still Bites Despite ongoing evolution in its presentation, Shark Week continues to champion shark conservation and ocean science. The programming is far from sensationalist: 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. Discovery has repeatedly partnered with marine biologists and conservation groups to avoid fear tactics while delivering captivating programming. Diving Deeper: Why Timing Matters Long weekends + summer heat: 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. 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. FAQs When is Shark Week 2025 scheduled? 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. What channel is Shark Week on? Shark Week airs exclusively on the Discovery Channel via most cable and satellite providers.
UPI
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- UPI
Famous birthdays for July 19: Anthony Edwards, Romee Strijd
TV // 13 hours ago 'Shark Week:' How to watch, what to expect NEW YORK, July 18 (UPI) -- Shark Week starts Sunday on Discovery and Discovery+. Among the nearly two dozen new programs are "Dancing with Sharks" and "How to Survive a Shark Attack."
New York Post
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Tom Bergeron on a possible ‘DWTS' return ahead of new shark show
Under the sea. Former 'Dancing With the Stars' host Tom Bergeron, 70, hosts a Shark Week special called 'Dancing With Sharks.' 'I had two reactions,' Bergeron, 70, exclusively told The Post. Advertisement 6 Tom Bergeron on 'Dancing With Sharks.' tombergeron/Instagram 'The first one was, 'What are you smoking?' And the second one was 'Where do I sign?' It was just too much fun an idea to pass up. Plus, as an added incentive, they gave me a little trip to the Bahamas.' He quipped, 'Some of these sharks danced better than some of the humans in the 15 years that I watched couples [on 'Dancing With the Stars']. Sharks don't have stage fright.' Advertisement Airing Sunday, July 20 (8 p.m. ET on Discovery), 'Dancing With Sharks' follows five shark experts as they dance underwater, surrounded by sharks, as Bergeron and a panel of judges (including Allison Holker and comedian Pete Holmes) offer commentary. The Emmy-winning TV host, who also helmed 'Hollywood Squares' from 1998 to 2004 and 'America's Funniest Home Videos' from 2001 to 2015, hosted 'Dancing With the Stars' from 2005 until he was fired from the ABC show in 2020. He was later replaced by Tyra Banks, who hosted just three seasons before her exit. 6 Contestant Jamie Ferguson interacting with a shark in a scene from 'Dancing with Sharks.' AP Advertisement 'I miss the people,' Bergeron said, but he explained that his contract would have taken him to Season 30, 'at which point, I was going to leave on my own timing. So, I only missed two seasons by being fired.' He added, 'Those two seasons, which would have been my final two, all occurred during the pandemic. And I would have hated that, because everything that I loved about the show — the camaraderie, throwing a party for everybody mid-season, hanging out together. You couldn't do any of that.' Looking back on his firing, Bergeron said, 'In hindsight, they kind of did me a favor.' 6 Tom Bergeron on 'Dancing With Sharks.' tombergeron/Instagram Advertisement 6 Tom Bergeron, Tonya Harding, and Sasha Farber on 'Dancing with Sharks.' ABC He added, 'I was able to go out doing the show the way I always did the show. And on that last show. Len [Goodman] and Bruno [Tonioli], Carrie Ann [Inaba] and I had a great time. I have great memories of wrapping it up that way.' Bergeron recalled that he recently had lunch with original 'Dancing with the Stars' showrunner Conrad Green, who is back in that role and is 'the reason the show has righted itself.' On whether he'd ever return, he told The Post: 'At lunch with Conrad, I offered a way that I'd feel comfortable going back for one night. I said, 'I'm not even going to charge you a lot of money. You pay me scale, and then you make a generous contribution to the Motion Picture and Television Fund, and I'll be there.'' 6 Janelle Van Ruiten interacting with a shark in a scene from 'Dancing with Sharks.' AP 6 Tom Bergeron on a 2018 episode of 'Dancing With the Stars.' ABC 'So we'll see. The mirrorball is in their court,' he continued. For now, Bergeron has a newfound interest in sharks. Advertisement 'Don't tell my wife, but now I'm intrigued about at least getting in one of the cages and going underwater and getting up close [with sharks],' he teased. 'The people I've met doing this show have really allayed some of my concerns about doing something like that.' However, he joked, 'It might result in a divorce.'
UPI
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- UPI
'Shark Week:' How to watch, what to expect
Paul De Gelder stars in 'How to Survive a Shark Attack,' premiering Tuesday. Photo courtesy of Discovery NEW YORK, July 18 (UPI) -- Shark Week -- the annual summertime celebration of the toothy sea creatures -- kicks off Sunday on Discovery and Discovery+. The programming block contains nearly two dozen new documentaries. Highlights include: Sunday, July 20 Dancing with Sharks -- 8 p.m. EDT/PDT Hosted by Tom Bergeron and Kinga Philipps, this competition show challenges five divers to create movement routines with hammerheads, tigers and nurse sharks. "It's some of the world's best shark handlers, essentially dancing with sharks. This is going to be such a cool show because I think people don't really know to expect, so they're going to have to watch," Philipps told UPI in a recent Zoom interview. "Shark Week is a phenomenon. It's been going on for 37 years and it's this wonderful hodgepodge of entertainment and information." Air Jaws: The Hunt for Colossus -- 9PM EDT/PDT A crew looks for Colossus, a great white shark that went missing 10 years ago from South Africa's waters. Great White Assassins -- 10 p.m. EDT/PDT Alison Towner teams up with Dickie Chivell to decode how killer whales take down great whites in New Zealand. Monday, July 21 Great White Sex Battle -- 8 p.m. EDT/PDT Male and female great white sharks compete in a series of challenges to determine which sex is the superior predator. Jaws vs Mega Croc -- 9 p.m. EDT/PDT Tristan Guttridge, Rosie Moore and Dr. Sora Kim construct a CGI fight to the death between the great white shark and Nile crocodile. In the Eye of the Storm: Shark Storm -- 10 p.m. EDT/PDT A rare outbreak of shark attacks along America's gulf coast were captured on video in the summer of 2024. Tuesday, July 22 How to Survive a Shark Attack -- 9 p.m. EDT/PDT Shark attack survivor Paul de Gelder provokes sharks to charge him in various scenarios in an effort to teach viewers life-saving tactics. "My mom is going to kill me," laughed de Gelder, who lost his right hand and leg in a 2009 shark attack. "A lot of people are going to be sitting on the edges of their seats with a lot of anxiety," he added. "We try and teach people what to do if they get bitten or someone they're with gets bitten, what are the emergency procedures you need to take and, obviously, being Shark Week, I'm going to get attacked by the shark to make it as real as possible, so that's pretty wild." De Gelder said he hopes Shark Week viewers are inspired to explore the oceans themselves and that they develop respect for the creatures who inhabit them. "I grew up watching it and now I get to walk in the footsteps of my heroes and I don't think many people really get to do that in life and so I'm so blessed." Black Mako of the Abyss -- 10 p.m. EDT/PDT Shark Tagger Keith Poe, and experts Paul De Gelder and Kendyl Berna want to learn more about an aggressive, 13-feet long creature that could be a mako, a mutant or a mako/great white hybrid. "We came out to investigate why this shark looked so different than any other shark that any of us have seen out there and we came away with a few different theories," Berna said. "We don't fully have the entire answer yet, but it's still a really fun episode that investigates it and moves the needle forward on even just the existence of a shark that looks like this," she added. "There is so much left to be studied in the ocean. There is so much opportunity to learn there and sharks are all so different from each other. Some lay eggs. Some are live bearing. They've been around for 400 million years." Wednesday, July 23 Josh Gates solves strange and disturbing shark mysteries. Josh Gates, Phil Torres and Heather Amaro track a 20-foot-long predator in the waters of Malpelo Island, 300 miles off Colombia's coast. Forrest Galante injects himself with shark venom underwater to test the potency of the poisonous Port Jackson Shark and Ghost Shark. Thursday, July 24 Tom "Blowfish" Hird and Michelle Jewell separate fact from fiction in the 1975 movie, Jaws. Kinga Philipps hosts a clip show with hilarious and terrifying shark encounters captured on camera. "We're actually breaking down what happened in a situation -- the shark behavior, the human behavior, what went wrong, what maybe should have gone differently," Philipps said. Tristan Guttridge and his team use CGI to create the ultimate apex predator from a variety of shark species. Friday, July 25 Ryan Johnson, Gibbs Kuguru and Andy Casagrande want to know why two people were recently killed by sharks in the relatively safe waters off the coast of South Africa. Forrest Galante and his team explore why Florida -- specifically New Smyrna Beach -- has earned the title of "The Shark Attack Capital of the World." Paul de Gelder and Dr. Craig O'Connell try to determine which are meaner -- Australian or American bull sharks. Saturday, July 26 Kinga Phillips investigates why a rogue Tiger Shark attacked and killed a person in St. Martin. Giant Trevally battle sharks for domain of a hidden underwater peak off Mozambique's coast.
