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.

First Aired

Jul 17, 1988

Last Aired

Aug 1, 2026

Seasons

39

Episodes

459

Networks

Discovery

Production

Discovery