🔥 Trending Shark Week 2026: Full Schedule and Where to Watch

Shark Week 2026, the 38th annual celebration of sharks, is set to return to the Discovery Channel from Sunday, July 26 to Saturday, August 1, 2026 ¹²⁴. This year's event promises seven nights of shark documentaries, explorations, and investigations ¹².

Key Dates and Times

• Start Date: Sunday, July 26, 2026 ¹²⁴
• End Date: Saturday, August 1, 2026 ¹
• Premiere Time: 8:00 p.m. ET/PT on Discovery Channel ⁴⁸

How to Watch

Shark Week 2026 will primarily air on the Discovery Channel ¹²³. Viewers can also stream the event online. Options for streaming include HBO Max (now Max) and Discovery+ ⁷.

Featured Content and Highlights

This year's Shark Week will feature a full lineup of new episodes and specials, including around 20 blockbuster premieres ⁸. A notable highlight is a crossover episode that will kick off the event, starring the voice cast of KPop Demon Hunters ¹⁶. While a complete, detailed episode-by-episode schedule is typically released closer to the event, the focus remains on in-depth shark documentaries and explorations ¹⁵.

Fans can expect a comprehensive schedule detailing premiere dates, episode highlights, and how to watch each show live or stream online ⁵.