With summer in full swing, it’s time to cozy up in the safety of your air conditioning and tune in to Discovery Channel’s 36th Annual Shark Week. From July 7th to July 13th, 2024, you can get your daily dose of apex predator action, ranging from horror stories to riveting adventure tales, delivered straight from the Discovery Channel – with help from this year’s host, the legend of WWE John Cena. Want to know how to watch? Don’t worry, we won’t throw you overboard! Here’s everything you need to know: how to watch, the best way to stream Shark Week, the full Shark Week schedule, and more.
How to watch Shark Week in 2024
Dates: July 7th to 13th, 2024
Time: programming starts at 8pm ET/PT
Television channel: Discovery Channel
Streaming: Discovery +, Max.
When is Shark Week 2024?
Shark Week 2024 will run from Sunday, July 7th to Saturday, July 13th.
What channel is Shark Week on?
This year, Shark Week shows will premiere as usual on Discovery Channel and stream on Discovery+, but will be also be available to watch on Max.
Where to watch Shark Week 2024:
(Max.)
Thanks to the merger of Warner Bros. Discovery, you can now stream Discovery Channel shows on Max! The streaming platform hosts many popular shows and movies, including House of the Dragon, White Lotus, The last of us, Is that so and more. Max has three tiers available: a basic ad-supported plan for $10 a month, an ad-free plan for $17 a month, and an “ultimate ad-free” plan that offers four device streams, 4K Ultra HD, Dolby Atmos sound and up to 100 downloads for $21 per month. There is currently no free trial directly through Max.
(Discovery+)
While you can now stream Discovery Channel content on HBO’s recently rebranded streaming platform Max, you can also subscribe directly to the source and stream Discovery Channel content – including Shark Week 2024 – directly through Discovery+. If you’re not interested in paying for Max, Discovery+ is a great (and cheaper) alternative way to stream your favorite Discovery Channel shows. Subscribe to the basic plan for $4.99 per month or go ad-free for $6.99. Discovery+ also offers new subscribers a 7-day free trial, so hypothetically you could watch all of Shark Week for free…
Who is hosting Shark Week 2024?
This year, Shark Week is hosted by John Cena. The wrestling star will bring some Great Shark Energy to this year’s schedule. Cena gets it Aquaman star Jason Mamoa, who hosted last year’s Shark Week.
Shark Week 2024 Schedule:
Sunday, July 7th
“Belly of the Beast: Bigger and Bloodier” premieres at 8pm ET/PT on Discovery
One of the most popular shows from last year’s Shark Week is back. Marine biologist Dr. ‘breeding’ sharks standing in New Zealand.
“Tubarão vs Leviatã” premieres at 9pm ET/PT on Discovery
Orcas and other toothed whales are attacking great white sharks in record numbers, marking the latest chapter in a 60 million-year battle between sharks and whales. This rivalry began with Leviathan, a prehistoric whale that once faced the largest predator to ever swim the oceans… The Meg. Now, Dr. Tristan Guttridge, Dr. Sona Kim and Kina Scollay recreate these epic battles and study tactics of orca to discover the ultimate predator.
“Makozilla” premieres at 10pm ET/PT on Discovery
A wave of savage attacks on the sea lion population off the coast of California has raised fears of a monstrous predator dubbed “Mako-Zilla.” Recent discoveries, including a 600-pound sea lion with massive gashes, suggest a 16-foot-long predator could be responsible. A team of shark experts, including bite expert Jeff Harris and Dr. Craig O’Connell, embark on a mission to uncover the identity of the colossal predator haunting the coast.
“Sydney Harbor Shark Invasion” premieres at 11pm ET/PT on Discovery
Returning for the first time to the site of his own shark attack in 2009, Paul de Gelder teams up with Madison Stewart to investigate a recent great white shark attack that occurred near Sydney Harbor, Australia – the first fatal incident in the region in almost 60 years. The dramatic encounter, which was captured on camera, was the sixth attack in as many weeks. Within this aquatic arena, great white sharks face off against bull sharks, tiger sharks and even humans in a colossal battle for supremacy. The unfolding saga raises the compelling question of who will emerge victorious in this intense struggle for dominance.
Monday, July 8th
“Big Shark Energy” premieres at 8pm ET/PT on Discovery
Shark experts Dr. Riley Elliott and Kori Burkhardt have organized a unique shark competition to determine which male great white is the alpha in a pack of massive adults. In the waters off New Zealand, they compare the speed, hunting ability and fearlessness of sharks to determine who has the arrogance to swim with a female shark.
“Shark Frenzy: Mating Games” premieres at 9pm ET/PT on Discovery
Dr. Craig O’Connell explores the love lives of Oceanic White Tips and Tiger Sharks, suggesting that the feeding frenzy sparks romance vital to the survival of the species. Armed with advanced equipment, he orchestrates feeding events to discover the mating bond, which is crucial to species protection.
“Great White Serial Killer: Sea of Blood” premieres at 10pm ET/PT on Discovery
After three fatal great white shark attacks occur near a small Mexican fishing village – including one in which a victim was decapitated – shark attack survivor Paul De Gelder teams up with shark investigator Brandon McMillan and local biologist Gador Mutaner to launch a plan to identify the killers and keep the Sea of Cortez villagers safe.
Encores take place at 11pm ET/PT on Discovery.
Tuesday, July 9th
“Deadliest Bite” premieres at 8pm ET/PT on Discovery
Using cutting-edge technology, Dr. carry out lethal attacks.
“6,000 pounds. Shark” premieres at 9pm ET/PT on Discovery
Marine biologists Tom “The Blowfish” Hird and Leigh de Necker go in search of the fattest great white sharks off the coast of New Zealand and try to get their poop to study what they eat. Using cutting-edge science, they aim to accurately weigh a great white for the first time, revealing whether it can reach a staggering 6,000 pounds.
“Monster Hammerheads: Species X” premieres at 10pm ET/PT on Discovery
Austin Gallagher and his team of researchers, including Liv Dixon, Zandi Ndhlovu and Dr. Tristan Guttridge, investigate an aggressive population of hammerhead sharks in Turks and Caicos, which they believe may be an entirely new species.
Encores take place at 11pm ET/PT on Discovery.
Wednesday, July 10
“Great White North” premieres at 8pm ET/PT on Discovery
There is a growing population of aggressive white sharks in an unlikely place, Canada. Shark expert Andy Casagrande sets out on an expedition along the coast of Nova Scotia to investigate a spate of great white shark encounters and discover whether this new population could be the largest in the world.
“Unknown Expedition: Sharks vs. Nazis in Paradise” premieres at 9pm ET/PT on Discovery
Global adventurer Josh Gates and shark biologist Tristan Guttridge team up with nature’s deadliest predator to search for a lost shipwreck sunk by a Nazi submarine during World War II.
“Alien Sharks: Ghosts of Japan” premieres at 10pm ET/PT on Discovery
The waters of Japan are home to the greatest diversity of shark species on the planet, most of which take on otherworldly forms. Wildlife biologist Forrest Galante, along with deep-sea marine scientist Christina de Silva and deep-sea surveyors, track and study these alien sharks in their mission to discover whether the critically endangered angel shark remains in the waters off Japan. Along the way, Forrest will discover 17 different and unique species and witness the birth of little-known Velvet Dogfish sharks.
Encores take place at 11pm ET/PT on Discovery.
Thursday, July 11
“Monster from Oz” premieres at 8pm ET/PT on Discovery
In southwestern Australia, an unknown predator with a taste for white sharks and Mako awakens fears of sea monsters in the abyss. Filmmakers Dave and Jennene Riggs join Dr. Tristan Guttridge and Rosie Moore in trying to track down the killer.
“Captured! When Sharks Attack” premieres at 9pm ET/PT on Discovery
Researchers are witnessing an unusual amount of shark aggression and attacks. A team of experts will analyze the most intense encounters with captured sharks! on camera, revealing mysterious new behaviors in these dangerous interactions.
“Great White Danger Zone” premieres at 10pm ET/PT on Discovery
Alison Towner and her team investigate a new Great White hotspot off the coast of South Africa. Equipped with cutting-edge cameras, tracking tags and underwater surveillance, researchers reveal unusual behavior in these enormous predators.
Encores take place at 11pm ET/PT on Discovery.
Friday, July 12th
“The Real Sharkano” premieres at 8pm ET/PT on Discovery
Shark advocate and attack survivor Paul De Gelder visits an ultra-remote island of shark-worshipping natives to see if their secret ways of swimming with deadly sharks hold the secret to humans and sharks living together in peace.
“Sharks of the Dead Zone” premieres at 9pm ET/PT on Discovery
Significant marine pollution and algal bloom outbreaks are creating frightening dead zones in North America’s most biodiverse estuary. Dr. Tiara Moore, along with Dr. Craig O’Connell, explores whether bull sharks can persist in the Indian River Lagoon, a vital nursery, despite low-oxygen waters. Their mission could unlock the secrets of sharks’ survival in the changing oceans.
“Shark Attack Island” premieres at 10pm ET/PT on Discovery
A South Pacific paradise has become a hotbed for shark attacks, with bull, tiger and great white sharks moving closer and closer to the resort’s beaches, fatally attacking seven people in the past five years. Riley Elliot, Paul De Gelder and Kori Burkhardt conduct experiments to identify the species responsible and discover why they are attacking.
Encores take place at 10pm and 11pm ET/PT on Discovery.
Saturday, July 13th
“Sharktopia” premieres at 8pm ET/PT on Discovery
On the Raja Ampat Islands in Indonesia, a team of researchers hunts one of the last living leopard sharks in the region. But as they venture deeper into the unknown, the journey brings them face to face with some of the strangest and wildest sharks on the planet.
“Mothersharker: Hammer Time” premieres at 9pm ET/PT on Discovery
Using the latest underwater ultrasound and birth identification technology, researchers Dr. James Sulikowski and Beckah Campbell aim to solve the mystery of where elusive pregnant scalloped hammerhead sharks give birth – and it may be closer than you think.
Encores take place at 10pm and 11pm ET/PT on Discovery.
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