Your Guide to Shark Week 2021

SHARK WEEK is truly the best thing about summer. And this July, you can see more hours of shark programming than ever before! Don't miss celebrities including William Shatner, Tiffany Haddish, Brad Paisley, the cast of Jackass, and many others who will be diving into the water for extraordinary shark adventures.

Plus, working with nearly two dozen of the world’s most respected marine biologists and science institutions, SHARK WEEK will once again deliver incredible brand-new, innovative shark research and compelling insight on some of the most remarkable shark species in the world.

Here is your SHARK WEEK guide of what to watch and when on Discovery and discovery+.

June 25, 2021

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MEGA PREDATORS OF OZ

In South Australia, a fisherman found a half-eaten mako, and shark experts say only one species is responsible. Using underwater ultrasound imagery, tissue sampling, and collecting DNA, they will prove that the great white is the ultimate MEGA PREDATOR.

Stream now on discovery+.

RETURN TO HEADSTONE HELL

Shark Scientist Dr Riley Elliott returns to Norfolk Island, with underwater cinematographer Kina Scollay, to see what happens when the island's Tiger Sharks go head to head with migrating Great Whites.

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SHARK CULL

Off the beautiful beaches, and amongst breathtaking coral reefs of Australia lurks a deadly and indiscriminate killer. Its thirst for blood kills 1000s each and every year. It lies in wait day after day for innocent victims to swim right into its mouth. It’s not sharks. It’s the Government Shark Control Program. Narrated by Eric Bana, the doc follows the biggest names in ocean conservation, such as Sea Shepherd, Ocean Ramsey and Madison Stewart. We will join these experts as they reveal the importance of sharks in our oceans while uncovering the longest marine cull in history.

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RETURN TO SHARK VORTEX

As the Shark Vortex retreats in the fall, sharks battle it out for dominance in New England’s icy waters. Experts brave rough oceans and fierce predators to capture new footage and insight of the phantom shark and reveal which shark reigns supreme.

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THE DAILY BITE

Marine biologist Luke Tipple does exclusive interviews with the stars of Shark Week, learning from the top shark scientists on the planet.

Stream THE DAILY BITE everyday during Shark Week on discovery+ or listen to The Daily Bite podcast wherever you get listen to podcasts.

CRIKEY! IT'S SHARK WEEK

In this unique and thrilling Shark Week special, Robert Irwin comes face to face with a Great White Shark for the ﬁrst time ever. Following his father's footsteps, Robert will have similar ﬁrst time experiences, getting as close as possible to these incredible and terrifying creatures.

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TIFFANY HADDISH DOES SHARK WEEK

Tiffany Haddish and friends travel to the crystal blue waters to dive into something they've never done before, swim with sharks. Knowing nothing about sharks, she will meet up with the world's top shark experts to learn everything there is to know about the ocean's top predators.

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JACKASS SHARK WEEK

Steve-O, Chris Pontius, Wee Man are back for another crusade. After a 10-year hiatus they have vowed to complete their Jackass voyage. At the top of the agenda is a Shark Week Special for the ages. As huge Shark Week fans they’re donating their bodies, pride and common sense to all in the name of shark science.

And they aren’t alone. They have enlisted the help of new Jackass cast members, Poopies, Jasper, and Dark Shark to dial up a series of shark stunts and pranks that will test their bravery, stupidity and thresholds of pain.

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JOSH GATES TONIGHT

For the first five nights of Shark Week, enjoy special episodes of JOSH GATES TONIGHT. He talks sharks and more with some familiar faces from Shark Week and beyond.

Watch JOSH GATES TONIGHT Sunday July, 11 through Thursday July, 15 at 11P ET. Stream next day on discovery+.

SHARKBAIT WITH DAVID DOBRIK

Internet megastar David Dobrik is ready for his craziest adventure yet, with the biggest influencer of the sea -- SHARKS! Bringing the Vlog Squad along for the ride, they embark on an adventure to Florida to face their fears and dive with Sharks.

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SHARK RUMBLE

Marine biologist and Shark expert, Luke Tipple, takes WWE Superstar, Drew McIntyre to the world renowned Georgia Aquarium for a shark dive never to be forgotten.

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SHARK ACADEMY

Shark Academy, a series that will follow eight people over six weeks as they compete against one another for a crew spot on shark scientist Riley Elliott’s next expedition.

Stream a new episode everyday during Shark Week exclusively on discovery+.

AIR JAWS: GOING FOR GOLD

The Air Jaws team returns to Seal Rock to capture the highest breach ever recorded. Rocket Shark holds the record at a 15-feet. Will he return to jump even higher, or will a new shark take the World's Highest Flying Great White Shark title.

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JAWS AWAKENS: PHRED VS. SLASH

Rumor has it that two of the largest sharks in existence have been recently roaming New Zealand waters, but nobody knows which one is the largest. Chris Fallows and Dickie Chivell are heading out to see which one takes the cake - Phred or Slash?

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EXPEDITION UNKNOWN: SHARK TREK

Josh Gates links up with his childhood hero, William Shatner, to boldly go where Shark Week has never gone before. The mission: enter shark-infested waters to understand the nature of fear and come face to face with an apex predator. This is Shark Trek.

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STRANGER SHARKS

Mark Rober and Noah Schnapp from Stranger Things are teaming up for the ultimate Shark Week adventure...exploring abandoned undersea ruins and man-made artificial reefs searching for the strangest sharks in the ocean.

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MOTHERSHARKER

Nobody knows where tiger sharks give birth. One team of scientists deploys an arsenal of new technology to find out, but for it to work, they need to meet some of the biggest tiger shark mothers, face-to-face.

Watch MOTHERSHARKER Tuesday, July 13 at 8P ET. Stream now on discovery+.

BRAD PAISLEY'S SHARK COUNTRY

Country star Brad Paisley and comedian JB Smoove meet in the Bahamas to attract new fans, Sharks! With Dr. Austin Gallagher's help, they put Brad's musical talents to the test in shark-infested waters to see how sound can attract or repel sharks.

Watch BRAD PAISLEY'S SHARK COUNTRY Tuesday, July 13 at 9P ET. Stream now on discovery+.

THE SPAWN OF EL DIABLO

In 2012, Michelle Jewell documented one of the largest great white mating scars ever recorded. Recently similar marks have appeared, leading her to believe this is a possible mating ground and that mega-shark El Diablo has returned to South Africa.

Watch THE SPAWN OF EL DIABLO Tuesday, July 13 at 10P ET. Stream next day on discovery+.

GREAT WHITE COMEBACK

In 2017 one of the strangest ocean mysteries occurred in South Africa when an entire Great White population disappeared overnight. Alison Towner and her team head out on an epic investigation to find the missing Great Whites of Seal Island.

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FIN

Eli Roth and a professional group of scientists, researchers and activists sail around the globe to unveil the real story, exposing the criminal enterprise that is impacting the extinction of the misunderstood creatures.

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MECHASHARK

Researchers build a submersible mechanical shark to track down New Zealand’s monster great whites and pilot it deep into what they believe could be a mating ground - the Holy Grail of shark science.

Watch MECHASHARK Wednesday, July 14 at 8P ET or on discovery+.

THE REAL SHARKNADO (wt)

We have all seen the movies, bloodthirsty sharks jumping into boats, circling in tornados and risking their own lives in hopes of attacking humans. Could any of these larger than life feasts of sharks actually happen? Ian Zehring and Tara Reid pick up their chainsaws once again to see if a real sharknado could actually happen.

Watch THE REAL SHARKNADO (wt) Wednesday, July 14 at 9P ET. Stream next day on discovery+.

RETURN TO THE LAIR OF THE GREAT WHITE

Dr. Craig O'Connell and Marc Payne return to where they unexpectedly filmed a juvenile great white during a past mission. Believing there's a nursery nearby, they follow the trail to a discovery that could change everything we know about great whites.

Watch RETURN TO THE LAIR OF THE GREAT WHITE Wednesday, July 14 at 10P ET. Stream next day on discovery+.

TIGER QUEEN

The shark population in Turks and Caicos has a sizable concentration of female tiger sharks, leaving scientists wondering where all the males are hiding. Shark enthusiast Kinga Philipps joins Dr. Austin Gallagher to help solve this puzzling mystery.

Stream TIGER QUEEN starting at 4A ET Wednesday, July 15 exclusively on discovery+.

DR. PIMPLE POPPER POPS SHARK WEEK

Dr. Pimple Popper has entertained millions with her extreme pimple popping videos. Now she heads to Turks and Caicos with Dr. Austin Gallagher to explore the world of shark skin and how she can apply the science they gather to help human skin issues.

Watch DR. PIMPLE POPPER POPS SHARK WEEK Thursday, July 15 at 8P ET or stream on discovery+.

SHARKADELIC SUMMER 2

Sharkadelic is back to find out if this summer will be the sharkiest on record. Snoop Dogg breaks down the craziest encounters, the wildest and most unpredictable reactions to discover if America is once again ground zero for the shark superstorm.

Watch SHARKADELIC SUMMER 2 Thursday, July 15 at 9P ET or or stream on discovery+.

MEGA JAWS OF BIRD ISLAND

South African Great whites are on the brink of extinction, but experts believe there is at least one breeder shark left in the water surrounding Bird Island. A team will search and tag the last female great white mature enough to carry on the species.

Watch MEGA JAWS OF BIRD ISLAND Thursday, July 15 at 10P ET or stream the next day on discovery+.

RAGING BULLS

Bull sharks are one of Australia's "Big 3" deadly shark species, and recently, there's been a shift in their behavior concerning the human population. Paul De Gelder joins Johan Gustafson to uncover why these sharks are becoming more aggressive hunters.

Stream RAGING SHARK Thursday, July 15 starting at 4A ET exclusively on discovery+.

NINJA SHARKS 2: MUTANTS RISING

In the icy waters of Alaska, off populated beaches of New York, and lurking in ghostly shipwrecks off the coast of North Carolina, scientists have discovered three sharks that have developed unique and deadly ninja skills.

Watch NINJA SHARKS 2: MUTANTS RISING Friday, July 16 at 8P ET or stream on discovery+.

MONSTER SHARKS OF ANDROS ISLAND

A team of shark researchers travel to Andros, the largest island in the Bahamas, to determine if it's a new Great Hammerhead hotspot, and they're using reports of a half-octopus, half-shark creature known as the Lusca to help them locate massive sharks for their study.

Watch MONSTER SHARKS OF ANDROS ISLAND Friday, July 16 at 9P ET or stream on discovery+.

MYSTERY OF THE BLACK DEMON SHARK

In Mexico, legends swirl around El Demonio Negro, a 50-foot shark that has terrorized fisherman and tourists alike for generations. Is this an undiscovered predator? Forrest Galante hunts for answers in the most rugged and remote parts of the Baja Peninsula.

Watch MYSTERY OF THE BLACK DEMON SHARK Friday, July 16 at 10P ET. Stream next day on discovery+.

I WAS PREY: TERRORS FROM THE DEEP 2

Two adventure seekers recount their horrifying shark attack experiences.

Watch I WAS PREY: TERRORS FROM THE DEEP 2 Friday, July 16 at 11P ET. Stream next day on discovery+.

EXTINCT OR ALIVE: JAWS OF ALASKA

International wildlife biologist Forrest Galante travels the world in search of rare and elusive wildlife, including those lost to science, and mysterious cold-water sharks.

Stream EXTINCT OR ALIVE: JAWS OF ALASKA Friday, July 16 starting at 4A ET exclusively on discovery+.

SHARK WEEK: BEST IN SHOW

Discover everything that has happened in the world of sharks this year including unbelievable viral videos, big news stories and the latest in cutting-edge shark science.

Watch SHARK WEEK: BEST IN SHOW Saturday, July 17 at 9P ET. Stream next day on discovery+.

I WAS PREY: SHARK WEEK 2021

I Was Prey Shark Week recounts two horrific shark attacks told solely by the survivors who overcame life and death circumstances to tell their stories.

Watch I WAS PREY: SHARK WEEK 2021 Saturday, July 17 at 10P ET. Stream next day on discovery+.

ROGUE TIGER SHARK: THE HUNT FOR LAGERTHA

A monster lurks in the crystal blue waters off the coast of Costa Rica named Lagertha. In this epic adventure, Dr. Craig O’Connell, Vicky Vasquez, and Andy Casagrande team up to discover why the tiger sharks in this area are unexpectedly more aggressive.

Stream ROGUE TIGER SHARK: THE HUNT FOR LAGERTHA starting at 4A ET on Saturday, July 17 exclusively on discovery+.

THE GREAT HAMMERHEAD STAKEOUT

Dr. Tristan Guttridge and James Glancy travel to Andros Island to investigate reports of an exclusive population of giant hammerheads. To get answers, they attempt one of the longest shark dives EVER–upwards of 10 hours–using an underwater habitat.

Stream THE GREAT HAMMERHEAD STAKEOUT starting at 4A ET on Sunday, July 18 exclusively on discovery+.