Shark Week
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.
Where to Watch
HBO Max
HBO Max Amazon Channel
Discovery+ Amazon Channel
Discovery
Amazon Video
Apple TV Store
Google Play Movies
Fandango At Home
Series Cast
Status / Type
Returning Series (Scripted)
Seasons / Episodes
38 Seasons | 439 Episodes
Network
Genres
Seasons
Specials
30 Episodes •
1988
4 Episodes • 1988
1989
3 Episodes •
1990
2 Episodes •
1991
3 Episodes •
1992
6 Episodes • 1992
1993
5 Episodes •
1994
9 Episodes • 1994
1995
4 Episodes •
1996
5 Episodes • 1996
1997
7 Episodes • 1997
1998
6 Episodes • 1998
1999
5 Episodes •
2000
6 Episodes • 2000
2001
5 Episodes • 2001
2002
4 Episodes • 2002
2003
7 Episodes • 2003
2004
8 Episodes • 2004
2005
4 Episodes • 2005
2006
7 Episodes • 2006
2007
8 Episodes • 2007
2008
6 Episodes • 2008
2009
14 Episodes • 2009
2010
7 Episodes • 2010
2011
8 Episodes • 2011
2012
10 Episodes • 2012
2013
11 Episodes • 2013
2014
14 Episodes • 2014
2015
16 Episodes • 2015
2016
17 Episodes • 2016
2017
19 Episodes • 2017
2018
26 Episodes • 2018
2019
24 Episodes •
2020
29 Episodes • 2020
2021
44 Episodes • 2021
2022
24 Episodes • 2022
2023
21 Episodes • 2023
2024
21 Episodes • 2024
2025
20 Episodes • 2025
