How to watch Shark Week 2025? Release schedule, platforms, and more

Discovery Channel's Shark Week has long been a highly anticipated summer programming event, offering a week-long celebration of all things sharks. From unique concepts to informative segments, the special lineup presents a diverse range of shows each year for shark enthusiasts.

The highlight of this year's programming is Dancing With Sharks, an underwater dance competition hosted by Tom Bergeron. Other shows, such as Frankenshark, Jaws vs Mega Croc, Surviving Jaws, and more, will also be a part of the celebration.

Viewers can watch Shark Week 2025, which began on July 20, 2025, on the Discovery Channel. It is also available to stream online on Discovery+ and HBO Max.

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Shark Week 2025: How to watch on TV and online

The highly anticipated programming event has officially commenced, continuing the special Shark-based series that began in 1988. Marking its 37th year, an elaborate lineup of shows has been scheduled to celebrate the ocean's iconic predator.

Commencing from July 20, 2025, the special programming will air on the Discovery Channel. For viewers interested in streaming, all shows from the celebration will also be available on HBO Max and Discovery+.

Interested viewers can subscribe to HBO Max through a variety of subscription plans. The basic ad-inclusive plan is priced at $9.99 per month or $99.99 per year. The standard ad-free plan is available for $16.99 per month or $169.99 per year. A premium ad-free plan is also available for a monthly price of $20.99 or an annual plan of $209.99.

Discovery+ can be subscribed to with two subscription plans available. A basic ad plan will be available for $5.99 per month. An ad-free plan is available for $9.99/month. New users can also get a 7-day free trial before the subscription begins.

Here is a list of all the shows and their release times (in Eastern Time), which will be shown in Shark Week 2025:

Also read: What are all the shows featured in Shark Week 2025? Details explored

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All about Shark Week 2025

Discovery Channel brings 20 unique shows for Shark Week 2025 (Image via Instagram/@discovery)

The special programming event by Discovery has kicked off a seven-day fiesta dedicated to Selachimorpha. With over ten unique shows and special concepts, this year's event promises a variety of unique shows for viewers.

The highlight of this year's lineup, Dancing with Sharks, features sharks and trained divers in an underwater dance battle, hosted by Dancing with the Stars' Tom Bergeron. From podcasts to expert insights, a total of 20 episodes will take viewers on a special journey with sharks.

Paul de Gelder will host How to Survive a Shark Attack, a unique show diving deep into how one can escape from a real-life shark attack. He is also a part of the special week's other program, Air Jaws: The Hunt for Colossus.

These shows explore different topics related to the ocean's predators, adding diverse viewing experiences for viewers. From understanding the impact of climate change on sharks through In the Eye of the Storm: Shark Storm to the exploration of high shark-related incidents at a Florida beach in Florida's Death Beach, this year's programming schedule offers various insights into the world of sharks.

Viewers can also tune in to Shark Week: The Podcast, which answers some of the rare and intriguing questions surrounding sharks.

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Stay tuned for more updates.

Edited by Shubham Soni