‘Shark Week’ 2026 Complete Schedule, Revealed
Discovery Channel is diving back into the deep end.
The network has revealed the full schedule for Shark Week 2026. The fan-favorite event begins July 26 at 8 p.m. ET/PT, kicking off a week-long event consisting of 20 blockbuster premieres. The new shark-tastic specials feature pioneering technology, groundbreaking investigations, and unbelievable stunts, as each special dives into the mysterious worlds of these apex predators.
Keep reading for the full Shark Week 2026 schedule.
Sunday, July 26
K-Pop Shark Heroes at 8 p.m. ET/PT: Ken Jeong joins forces with REI AMI on a mission to reshape the perception of sharks across East Asia and around the globe, fueled by the power of K-Pop.
Air Jaws: Red, White and Breach at 9 p.m. ET/PT: A filmmaker, marine biologist, and cinematographer set out to capture the strange phenomenon of great white sharks breaching in California.
Invasion of the Mega Sharks at 10 p.m. ET/PT: Shark researcher Dr. Neil Hammerschlag and Shark Week expert Paul de Gelder, leads a mission to track down “Big Rose,” a record-breaking great white believed to be one of largest predators in the North Atlantic.
Monday, July 27
Bull Shark Dinner Bell at 8 p.m. ET/PT: Shark attack survivor and advocate Paul De Gelder teams up with apex predator specialist Rosie Moore to investigate what triggers giant bull sharks to confront humans.
House of Sharks at 9 p.m. ET/PT: Marine biologist Dr. Tristan Guttridge and underwater cinematographer Kina Scollay venture into the middle of a hidden shark battleground in New Zealand.
Biggest Mako on Earth at 10 p.m. ET/PT: New evidence forces scientists to rethink long-standing rumors about massive, 15- to 20-foot mako sharks off Southern California.
Tuesday, July 28
Jurassic Sharks at 8 p.m. ET/PT: In a Shark Week first, revolutionary CGI resurrects the ocean’s most bizarre Jurassic sharks, bringing them to life like never before.
Jaws vs Orca at 9 p.m. ET/PT: For millennia, the great white shark has reigned as the ocean’s ultimate apex predator. But now, a new challenger is emerging: the killer whale.
Chum Island: Catching a Killer at 10 p.m. ET/PT: In this Shark Week whodunnit, a marine biologist investigates a rare surge of highly aggressive shark attacks off Australia’s southern coast.
Wednesday, July 29
Expedition X: Atomic Sharks at 8 pm. ET/PT: Phil Torres and Heather Amaro travel to the remote Marshall Islands, where sharks are exhibiting highly aggressive behaviors and erratic swimming patterns. Could past atomic blasts be to blame for these “mutant” sharks?
Expedition Unknown: Shark Secrets at 9 p.m. ET/PT: Josh Gates travels back in time and dives into the history behind some of the world’s most infamous shark encounters.
Alien Sharks: Untamed America at 10 p.m. ET/PT: To mark America’s 250th anniversary, wildlife biologist Forrest Galante embarks on a nationwide quest to find the nation’s most bizarre and dangerous alien sharks.
Thursday, July 30
What Shark Attacked? at 8 p.m. ET/PT: Shark attacks are extremely rare, but when they happen, the first question is always the same: what kind of shark was it? Experts use forensic analysis to identify the species responsible for attacks and uncover why these life-threatening encounters occur.
How to Train a Great White at 9 p.m. ET/PT: Marine biologist Dr. Tristan Guttridge ventures into the shark-infested waters of New Zealand to answer a provocative question: Can sharks be trained?
Ultimate Shark Dive at 10 p.m. ET/PT: World-class Red Bull high diver Molly Carlson leaps from a helicopter hovering above the open ocean in a bid to complete the highest freefall dive in Shark Week history.
Friday, July 31
Secrets of the Great White Kill at 8 p.m. ET/PT: For centuries, great whites were believed to simply stalk their prey. Now, groundbreaking science believes that these alpha sharks are highly intelligent predators that adapt their hunting techniques in real time.
Sharkzilla Takes New York at 9 p.m. ET/PT: After a wave of mauled marine life washes ashore in New York, conservation biologist Dr. Craig O’Connell launches an investigation to find the culprit.
My Strange Shark Addiction at 10 p.m. ET/PT: How far will people go to fuel their fascination with sharks? For four devoted shark “fin-atics,” their obsession shapes every aspect of their lives.
Saturday, August 1
Great White Highway at 8 p.m. ET/PT: As great white sharks push further up the East Coast than ever before, a daring team of shark scientists race to install high-tech receivers and tag as many great whites as possible before another harrowing incident rocks the country.
Thresher Shark: Stun to Kill at 9 p.m. ET/PT: The physics behind the thresher shark’s devastating tail strike has long remained a mystery. Now, shark scientist Dr. Craig O’Connell and marine biologist Aliah Banchik dive into the direct line of fire as they attempt to reveal exactly how these predators use their tails to stun and kill.
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