Shark Week 2025 Is Finally Here: Full Streaming Schedule and Where to Watch

New York: Shark Week 2025 has officially made a splash—starting Sunday, July 20, and running through Saturday, July 26. This year’s shark-fueled spectacle airs nightly at 8 p.m. ET on Discovery Channel, with streaming available on HBO Max and Discovery+. From adrenaline-pumping predator shows to the underwater dance sensation Dancing With Sharks hosted by Tom Bergeron, it’s a packed lineup.

But beyond the toothy thrills, this year’s event holds a deeper kind of buzz. It’s not just about Great Whites anymore—it’s about how we watch, stream, share, and obsess over nature’s most feared (and misunderstood) apex predators. People are tuning in not just for science, but for the memes, the visuals, and the nostalgia. Welcome to the Shark Week that bites back with pop culture flair.

Your favorite week of the year has finally arrived! #SharkWeek starts TONIGHT at 8p on @Discovery! 🦈 pic.twitter.com/eYDYfQO9HG

— Shark Week (@SharkWeek) July 20, 2025

In this story, you’ll get the complete Shark Week 2025 schedule, learn how to stream it (even for free), explore the social media reactions already going viral, and discover why Dancing With Sharks might become this summer’s weirdest cultural phenomenon.

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When Is Shark Week 2025, and Why Did It Start Late?

If you thought Shark Week usually starts in early July, you’re right. But this year’s event began later than usual — kicking off on Sunday, July 20. Whether due to programming shifts or strategic summer timing, the delay only built anticipation online.

Shark Week 2025 Dates:

• Start: Sunday, July 20
• End: Saturday, July 26
• Time: 8 p.m. ET nightly
• Channel: Discovery
• Stream: Discovery+, HBO Max

 

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Where to Watch Shark Week 2025 (Even Without Cable)

Whether you’re cord-cutting or bundling like a pro, there are multiple ways to catch Shark Week this year:

Pro Tip: If you start the Discovery+ free trial on July 20, you could technically stream the entire week for free.

Shark Week 2025 Full Schedule: Every Show and What to Expect

All times Eastern

Sunday, July 20

• 8 p.m. – Dancing With Sharks (Tom Bergeron hosts)
• 9 p.m. – Air Jaws: The Hunt for Colossus
• 10 p.m. – Great White Assassins

Monday, July 21

• 8 p.m. – Great White Sex Battle
• 9 p.m. – Jaws vs Mega Croc
• 10 p.m. – Shark Storm: Eye of the Storm

Tuesday, July 22

• 8 p.m. – Great White North Invasion
• 9 p.m. – How to Survive a Shark Attack
• 10 p.m. – Black Mako of the Abyss

Wednesday, July 23

• 8 p.m. – Expedition Unknown: Shark Files
• 9 p.m. – Expedition X: Malpelo Monster Shark
• 10 p.m. – Alien Sharks: Death Down Under

Thursday, July 24

• 8 p.m. – Surviving Jaws
• 9 p.m. – Caught! Sharks Strike Back
• 10 p.m. – Frankenshark

Friday, July 25

• 8 p.m. – Great White Reign of Terror
• 9 p.m. – Florida’s Death Beach
• 10 p.m. – Bull Shark Showdown

Saturday, July 26

• 8 p.m. – Attack of the Devil Shark
• 9 p.m. – Battle for Shark Mountain

Why “Dancing With Sharks” Is Blowing Up Online

You heard that right. Tom Bergeron—yes, the Dancing with the Stars icon—is hosting a Shark Week event that pairs divers with sharks in an underwater dance show. Dancing With Sharks might sound like satire, but it’s the flagship premiere this year, and people can’t stop tweeting about it.

Redditor u/deepseadrama wrote: “This is either the dumbest or greatest Shark Week idea ever. I’m watching.”

@SaltyMemeQueen on X: “Dancing With Sharks is my Roman Empire. 🦈💃”

Why Shark Week Still Bites After 37 Years

Even in 2025, Shark Week taps into:

• Our primal fear of predators
• Pop culture obsessions (John Cena hosted last year)
• The growing climate anxiety that makes ocean predators feel symbolic

Plus, it’s just good summer TV.