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Shark Week

“Shark n’ awe!”

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.

1988 7.6/10 community score 39 seasons · 459 episodes Returning Series
  • Documentary

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Country-level availability

Where to watch in United States

10 platforms currently listed across all viewing options

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  • Streaming providerHBO Max Amazon ChannelNo linked platform guide yetDetails unavailable
  • Streaming providerPhiloNo linked platform guide yetDetails unavailable
  • Streaming providerDiscovery+ Amazon ChannelNo linked platform guide yetDetails unavailable
  • Streaming providerDiscoveryNo linked platform guide yetDetails unavailable

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  • Streaming providerSpectrum On DemandNo linked platform guide yetDetails unavailable

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  • Streaming providerAmazon VideoNo linked platform guide yetDetails unavailable
  • Streaming providerApple TV StoreNo linked platform guide yetDetails unavailable
  • Streaming providerGoogle Play MoviesNo linked platform guide yetDetails unavailable
  • Streaming providerFandango At HomeNo linked platform guide yetDetails unavailable

Series schedule

Seasons and episode dates

A concise series timeline, including the latest aired episode and the next date currently listed.

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First aired
Seasons
39
Episodes
459
Status
Returning Series

Latest aired episode

S39 E20

Thresher Shark: Stun to Kill

Aired 42 min

Dr. Craig O'Connell and Aliah Banchik deploy state-of-the-art tech as they try to capture the thresher's deadly tail whip on film in the Philippines.

Next listed episode

No upcoming episode date is currently listed.

Season guide

Most recent seasons first

40 season entries

  • 2026

    Season 39

    20 episodes

    First episode aired

  • 2025

    Season 38

    20 episodes

    First episode aired

  • 2024

    Season 37

    21 episodes

    First episode aired

  • 2023

    Season 36

    21 episodes

    First episode aired

  • 2022

    Season 35

    24 episodes

    First episode aired

  • 2021

    Season 34

    44 episodes

    First episode aired

  • 2020

    Season 33

    29 episodes

    First episode aired

  • 2019

    Season 32

    24 episodes

    First episode aired

Show 32 more season entries

  • 2018

    Season 31

    26 episodes

    First episode aired

  • 2017

    Season 30

    19 episodes

    First episode aired

  • 2016

    Season 29

    17 episodes

    First episode aired

  • 2015

    Season 28

    16 episodes

    First episode aired

  • 2014

    Season 27

    14 episodes

    First episode aired

  • 2013

    Season 26

    11 episodes

    First episode aired

  • 2012

    Season 25

    10 episodes

    First episode aired

  • 2011

    Season 24

    8 episodes

    First episode aired

  • 2010

    Season 23

    7 episodes

    First episode aired

  • 2009

    Season 22

    14 episodes

    First episode aired

  • 2008

    Season 21

    6 episodes

    First episode aired

  • 2007

    Season 20

    8 episodes

    First episode aired

  • 2006

    Season 19

    7 episodes

    First episode aired

  • 2005

    Season 18

    4 episodes

    First episode aired

  • 2004

    Season 17

    8 episodes

    First episode aired

  • 2003

    Season 16

    7 episodes

    First episode aired

  • 2002

    Season 15

    4 episodes

    First episode aired

  • 2001

    Season 14

    5 episodes

    First episode aired

  • 2000

    Season 13

    6 episodes

    First episode aired

  • 1999

    Season 12

    5 episodes

    First episode aired

  • 1998

    Season 11

    6 episodes

    First episode aired

  • 1997

    Season 10

    7 episodes

    First episode aired

  • 1996

    Season 9

    5 episodes

    First episode aired

  • 1995

    Season 8

    4 episodes

    First episode aired

  • 1994

    Season 7

    9 episodes

    First episode aired

  • 1993

    Season 6

    5 episodes

    First episode aired

  • 1992

    Season 5

    6 episodes

    First episode aired

  • 1991

    Season 4

    3 episodes

    First episode aired

  • 1990

    Season 3

    2 episodes

    First episode aired

  • 1989

    Season 2

    3 episodes

    First episode aired

  • 1988

    Season 1

    4 episodes

    First episode aired

  • Specials

    30 episodes

    First episode aired

About these dates: Air dates describe the series schedule and may change. They do not confirm that an episode is available on the same date from the providers listed above.

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