Since 1988, summer time has been outlined by sunscreen, watermelon slices, and… Shark Week. The cable programming block is per week lengthy and options every little thing from documentaries on shark conservation and training to model new exhibits like Dancing With Sharks (hosted, sure, by Tom Bergeron). Through the years, Discovery Channel has modified up the dates that Shark Week really airs — in 1988, it began on July 17, however has been the week of July 4th and later within the month since then. So when is Shark Week 2025? And how much particular shark programming can viewers count on?
Because the dates have modified for Shark Week, so has the content material. In early years of the programming block, the exhibits centered totally on conservation efforts and debunking shark myths and stereotypes. Now, the week has taken on extra of a playful vibe, with model new programming hosted by celebrities, and a few particular made-for-Shark-Week motion pictures.
This 12 months, Shark Week 2025 begins Sunday, July 20 at 8 p.m. ET.
And sure, it’s beginning with Dancing with Sharks.
The remainder of the Shark Week 2025 programming additionally options just a few extra fictional exhibits and films, together with Alien Sharks: Demise Down Underneath and Frankenshark. However there are certain to be some repeats of your favourite Shark Week exhibits and documentaries, in addition to some new selections like Find out how to Survive a Shark Assault and Nice White Reign of Terror.
Previously, Shark Week has additionally featured a bunch, however there’s no phrase but on who — if there even is one — the 2025 Shark Week host will likely be. For the previous three years, it’s been an motion film star, from The Rock to Jason Momoa after which John Cena. Perhaps throw a wager in for Jason Statham this 12 months?
Shark Week is a must-watch each summer time, even when a number of the programming isn’t fairly the way you keep in mind. Analysis carried out in 2022 analyzed the content for over 30 years of Shark Week programming and located that not solely is unfavourable language used to explain and clarify shark habits — like assault — however that the knowledge shared actually isn’t serving to with any conservation or training efforts on sharks. The analysis additionally discovered that just about all the hosts and consultants/commentators on Shark Week are typically white and male. (With most of the featured friends and commentators not even having a scientific background.)
Perhaps Shark Week 2025 will do higher! However it doesn’t matter what, whether or not you’re watching it for the science or the leisure, Shark Week is certain to make you’re feeling a bit of nervous about wading out into the ocean once more.
You’ll be able to watch Shark Week on Discovery Channel, or stream on Discovery+.
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