Shark Week (1988-2026)

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TV ShowDiscovery Scripted "Shark n’ awe!"
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Shark Week
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StarringDwayne JohnsonJosh GatesRob Riggle
DirectorsJeff KurrChad Hammell
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TV-14 July 17th, 1988Documentary39 Seasons, 459 Episodes
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Plot
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.

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TV Show Details

Air Date:July 17th, 1988

Last Air Date:August 1st, 2026

Network:Discovery
Status:Returning Series

Genres:Documentary

Original Language:English
Executive Producers:Phil Craig
Production Companies:Discovery
Shark Week on the Web:WikiData, Official Website
TV Show Tags:
nature documentaryshark

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