How to watch Shark Week 2026: Channel, streaming, schedule
How to watch Shark Week 2026: Channel, streaming, schedule
Lori Comstock, USA TODAY NETWORKSun, July 26, 2026 at 10:06 AM UTC
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Shark Week 2026 starts today, July 26, on Discovery Channel, kicking off seven nights of shark-themed programming through Aug. 1. Here's how to watch Shark Week live, stream it without cable and see the full schedule.
Viewers searching for whether Shark Week is on Discovery+, what channel Shark Week airs on and what time it starts tonight can find those answers below.
How can you watch Shark Week 2026?
Shark Week 2026 starts today and runs through Saturday, Aug. 1. Viewers can watch the annual event live on Discovery Channel or stream it through several TV and streaming services.
What channel is Shark Week on?
Shark Week 2026 airs on Discovery Channel. New specials are scheduled nightly throughout the week beginning at 8 p.m. ET/PT.
How can you stream Shark Week 2026?
Viewers can stream Shark Week through Discovery+ and live TV streaming services that carry Discovery Channel, including Philo, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV, DIRECTV Stream and YouTube TV.
Is Shark Week on Discovery+?
Yes. Discovery+ subscribers can watch Shark Week content through the streaming service, including many Shark Week specials and other Discovery programming. The service currently offers a free trial for eligible new subscribers, with plans starting at $5.99 per month.
How can you watch Shark Week without cable?
Cord-cutters can watch Shark Week through streaming services that carry Discovery Channel, including Philo, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV, DIRECTV Stream and YouTube TV.
What time does Shark Week start today?
Shark Week 2026 begins at 8 p.m. ET/PT tonight. The event opens with "K-Pop Shark Heroes," followed by "Air Jaws: Red, White and Breach" and "Invasion of the Mega Sharks."
What is the Shark Week 2026 schedule?
Shark Week 2026 runs from July 26 through Aug. 1 and features 20 new shark-themed specials on Discovery Channel.
Sunday, July 26
K-Pop Shark Heroes (8 p.m. ET/PT)
Air Jaws: Red, White and Breach (9 p.m. ET/PT)
Invasion of the Mega Sharks (10 p.m. ET/PT)
Monday, July 27
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Bull Shark Dinner Bell (8 p.m. ET/PT)
House of Sharks (9 p.m. ET/PT)
Biggest Mako on Earth (10 p.m. ET/PT)
Tuesday, July 28
Jurassic Sharks (8 p.m. ET/PT)
Jaws vs Orca (9 p.m. ET/PT)
Chum Island: Catching a Killer (10 p.m. ET/PT)
Wednesday, July 29
Expedition X: Atomic Sharks (8 p.m. ET/PT)
Expedition Unknown: Shark Secrets (9 p.m. ET/PT)
Alien Sharks: Untamed America (10 p.m. ET/PT)
Thursday, July 30
What Shark Attacked? (8 p.m. ET/PT)
How to Train a Great White (9 p.m. ET/PT)
Ultimate Shark Dive (10 p.m. ET/PT)
Friday, July 31
Secrets of the Great White Kill (8 p.m. ET/PT)
Sharkzilla Takes New York (9 p.m. ET/PT)
My Strange Shark Addiction (10 p.m. ET/PT)
Saturday, Aug. 1
Great White Highway (8 p.m. ET/PT)
Thresher Shark: Stun to Kill (9 p.m. ET/PT)
Who are the Shark Week 2026 hosts and stars?
Shark Week 2026 does not feature a single host. Instead, the event includes scientists, conservationists, explorers, athletes and celebrities including Ken Jeong, REI AMI, Josh Gates, Molly Carlson, Paul de Gelder, Forrest Galante, Dr. Tristan Guttridge and Dr. Craig O'Connell.
What are the biggest Shark Week 2026 shows?
Some of the most anticipated Shark Week 2026 specials include "K-Pop Shark Heroes," "Jaws vs Orca," "Sharkzilla Takes New York," "Ultimate Shark Dive" and "My Strange Shark Addiction."
"Sharkzilla Takes New York" and "Jaws vs Orca" are among the most talked-about specials ahead of this year's event.
When does Shark Week 2026 end?
Shark Week 2026 ends Saturday, Aug. 1. The final night features the premieres of "Great White Highway" and "Thresher Shark: Stun to Kill."
Lori Comstock is a New Jersey-based reporter covering trending news with USA TODAY Network's Mid-Atlantic Connect Team. She covers news in the Northeast, including New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia. Reach her at LComstock@usatodayco.com.
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