Overview
- Discovery announced a weeklong Shark Week 2026 lineup that will air in late July and includes 20 new premieres across nightly blocks on the network.
- The event opens with K‑Pop Shark Heroes, a special that features Ken Jeong and Grammy winner REI AMI aimed at shifting perceptions of sharks in East Asia.
- Fan‑favorite franchises and hosts return, including Air Jaws: Red, White, and Breach, Josh Gates in Expedition Unknown: Shark Secrets, and cliff diver Molly Carlson in Ultimate Shark Dive.
- Discovery posted a full nightly schedule with ET/PT time slots covering Sunday through Saturday and encores each night to outline when each special will air.
- Discovery’s Head of Content framed the slate as building on Shark Week’s legacy by combining new scientific investigations, record‑scale stunts, and cultural crossover moments that aim to reach broader audiences.