Shark Week Programming Preview

Every summer, Discovery Channel devotes an entire slate of programming to Shark Week. Here’s a sneak peek of what’s coming up.


Parade Of Nations (Sunday, July 23, 6 p.m. EDT)

Representatives from over 200 nations will march in a display of global unity to celebrate the commencement of Shark Week


Phelps Vs. Shark (Sunday, July 23, 8 p.m. EDT)

After months of speculation, the world will finally learn which impressive creature can consume more mackerel in 15 minutes


10 And Pregnant (Monday, July 24, 3 p.m. EDT)

This reality series follows the trials and tribulations of several young sharks who became pregnant two years earlier than most


Could A Great White Shark Ever Swim Into Your Living Room and Eat Your Entire Family? (Tuesday, July 25, 9 p.m. EDT)

A sober analysis


Under The Placoid Scales: The True Story Of A Shark And Her Dream (Wednesday, July 26, 5 p.m. EDT)

An inspiring story that encompasses the joys and heartbreak of life as a young shark


Storage Wars (Wednesday, July 26, 10 p.m. EDT)

Amateur treasure hunters bid on the contents of beached tiger sharks


One Dies (Thursday, July 27, 8 p.m. EDT)

One of them was killed and you get to watch it die


Shark Stalker (Friday, July 28, 8 p.m. EDT)

When does a marine biologist’s passion for a solitary female blue shark become a dangerous obsession?


Boring-Ass Wobbegongs Get Their Hour (Saturday, July 29, 7 p.m. EDT)

These carpet sharks are boring as shit, but they’re sharks and they get a primetime spot just like everyone else


Shark Sex (Sunday, July 30, 10 p.m. EDT)

A full hour of the good stuff




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