A Great White Shark swimming in the waters off the coast of New Zealand.

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A Great White Shark swimming in the waters off the coast of New Zealand.

Photo by: Andy Brandy Casagrande IV

Andy Brandy Casagrande IV

Get Your Heart Pumping for Shark Week 2022

By: Discovery

Shark Week 2022 starts July 24 on discovery and discovery+.

May 27, 2022

(Updated June 14)

The weather is getting hotter and you know what that means. Shark Week is coming back to a screen near you, starting July 24 on discovery and discovery+.

Earlier this summer, basketball legend, Shaq, reminisced about his favorite moment of Shark Week and went behind the scenes on his last shark diving adventure with a whale shark.

Stream ShaqAttack on discovery+.

Can't wait for July? Dive into all the highest breaches, baby sharks, and more by swimming through the best of Shark Week.

Join the conversation on social media using #SHARKWEEK, and follow Discovery Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok for more updates.

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When is Shark Week 2022?

Shark Week 2022 starts July 24 on discovery and discovery+.

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New Walking Shark Species Discovered

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