Shark Week is back for another year of epic programming.
This year marks the 37th annual Shark Week event, which returns to the Discovery Channel for 20 hours of brand new specials for fans.
Last year, more than 25 million viewers tuned in for Shark Week according to Warner Bros. Discovery, with Howard Lee, chief creative officer of U.S. networks and president of Discovery networks, calling it a “cultural phenomenon.”
“But what truly sets it apart is the sheer joy and wonder our teams feel in bringing it to life,” Lee added. “Every year, we dive into uncharted waters — discovering new stories, pushing creative limits, and celebrating the awe-inspiring world of sharks with fresh eyes. This time, the sharks aren’t just circling — they’re dancing.”
Experts have also shared their fair share of criticism about the annual special over the years, claiming that the programming prioritizes sensational content over science.
Here’s what to know about Shark Week 2025, including the full schedule and how to watch at home.
When Is Shark Week 2025?
Shark Week 2025 begins the evening of Sunday, July 20 and ends Saturday, July 26.
What Is the Shark Week 2025 Schedule?
Per a press release from Warner Bros. Discovery, this year’s Shark Week programming will include 20 hours of new specials.
Discovery released the full schedule for Shark Week 2025. The schedule includes several daily events, listed in Eastern time, including:
Sunday, July 20:
- 8 p.m. — “Dancing With Sharks”
- 9 p.m. — “Air Jaws: The Hunt for Colossus”
- 10 p.m. — “Great White Assassins”
Monday, July 21:
- 8 p.m. — “Great White Sex Battle”
- 9 p.m. — “Jaws vs. Mega Croc”
- 10 p.m. — “In the Eye of the Storm: Shark Storm”
Tuesday, July 22:
- 8 p.m. — “Great White North Invasion”
- 9 p.m. — “How to Survive a Shark Attack”
- 10 p.m. — “Black Mako of the Abyss”
Wednesday, July 23
- 8 p.m. — “Expedition Unknown: Shark Files”
- 9 p.m. — “Expedition X: Malpelo Monster Shark”
- 10 p.m. — “Alien Sharks: Death Down Under”
Thursday, July 24:
- 8 p.m. — “Surviving Jaws”
- 9 p.m. — “Caught! Sharks Strike Back”
- 10 p.m. — “Frankenshark”
Friday, July 25:
- 8 p.m. — “Great White Reign of Terror”
- 9 p.m. — “Florida’s Death Beach”
- 10 p.m. — “Bull Shark Showdown”
Saturday, July 26:
- 8 p.m. — “Attack of the Devil Shark”
- 9 p.m. — “Battle for Shark Mountain”
How To Watch Shark Week 2025
Viewers can tune into Shark Week live on the Discovery Channel. Shark Week specials can also be streamed via platforms including Discovery+ and HBO Max.
Are There Any Must-Watch Events To Know About?
While Shark Week 2025 boasts 20 hours of new specials for fans to dive into this year, Warner Bros. Discovery highlighted several specials in their press release.
Shark Week will kick off with “Dancing With Sharks” hosted by former “Dancing With the Stars” host Tom Bergeron to showcase a “deep-sea dance-off with humans and their shark partners.”
Additional specials are“How to Survive a Shark Attack,” which gives viewers an up close and personal look at real shark attacks and “Air Jaws,” which follows two teams around the world as they track the biggest breaching sharks.
Programming will also include an episode of “In the Eye of the Storm” that follows first responders as they deal with several shark attacks in Florida and “Expedition Unknown: Shark Files,” which investigates shark mysteries.
