Shark Week(1988)
Shark n’ awe!
Shark Week Synopsis
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.
Shark Week (1988) is a documentary series that premiered on July 17, 1988, spanning 39 seasons and 459 episodes. Viewers rate it 7.6 out of 10 across 18 ratings.
- First aired:
- 1988-07-17
- Last aired:
- 2026-08-01
Shark Week (1988) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Shark Week before you start streaming.
Shark Week Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Shark Week.
Shark Week is BACK with Host Jason Momoa | Shark Week 2023
Trailer
It's A Bad Week To Be A Seal | Shark Week 2017
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Shark Week Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.6/10 from 18 ratings.
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Shark Week – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream Shark Week?
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Shark Week (1988) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Philo, Discovery+ Amazon Channel, Discovery and HBO Max, with episodes also available to buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. Availability comes from JustWatch data and varies by country.
How many seasons of Shark Week are there?
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Shark Week has 39 seasons and 459 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on July 17, 1988.
Is Shark Week still running?
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Shark Week is currently listed as returning series, with the most recent episode airing on August 1, 2026.
Is Shark Week any good?
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Shark Week (1988) is rated 7.6 out of 10 from 18 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like documentary series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.
Where can I watch the Shark Week trailer?
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The official Shark Week trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly in your browser.