Shark Week 2026 Returns with New Specials and Multiple Streaming Options

Discovery Channel’s 38th Shark Week runs from July 26 to August 1, 2026, featuring more than 20 new specials that explore shark behavior, conservation and ocean science. Highlights include the K‑Pop‑themed “K‑Pop Shark Heroes” with comedian Ken Jeong and singer Rei Ami, “Air Jaws: Red, White and Breach,” “Jurassic Sharks,” “Expedition X: Atomic Sharks” starring biologist Phil Torres, and “Great White Highway.”

Viewers can watch the lineup live without a cable subscription via several streaming services. Sling TV carries Discovery Channel and offers on‑demand access through Discovery+. Philo, DIRECTV, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV and other platforms provide free‑trial options. UK audiences can access the programming on Discovery+ or use a VPN such as Surfshark to bypass geo‑restrictions. A companion gift guide lists 26 shark‑themed products for fans during the event.

The season’s broad promotion and the wide array of streaming choices aim to reach a global audience of shark enthusiasts.