When Is Shark Week 2025? Full Schedule & Free Viewing Guide

A little over a year has passed, but Shark Week is returning! Hours upon hours of shark-related content are featured over the seven-day Discovery Channel event. The event will be available to watch live on Philo (free trial) or DIRECTV (free trial) starting on Sunday, July 20.

Although there isn’t an official host for this year yet, former “Dancing with the Stars” host Tom Bergeron will be present to help kick off the event as part of “Dancing with Sharks,” the opening special of Shark Week.

Compared to prior years, Shark Week in 2025 has significantly reduced its programming, with only 20 specials this year. With the exception of Saturday, July 26, when there will only be two specials, the events will be released every night beginning at 8 p.m. and ending by 11 p.m.

What is the Shark Week 2025 schedule?

Here is the daily Shark Week TV schedule, with times courtesy of Discovery.

Sunday, July 20

8 p.m.: Dancing with Sharks
9 p.m: Air Jaws: The Hunt for Colossus
10 p.m.: Great White Assassin

Monday, July 21

8 p.m.: Great White Sex Battle
9 p.m: Jaws vs. Mega Croc
10 p.m.: In the Eye of the Storm: Shark Storm

Tuesday, July 22

8 p.m.: Great White North Invasion
9 p.m: How to Survive a Shark Attack
10 p.m.: Black Mako of the Abyss

Wednesday, July 23

8 p.m.: Expedition Unknown: Shark Files
9 p.m: Expedition X: Malpelo Monster Shark
10 p.m.: Alien Sharks: Death Down Under

Thursday, July 24

8 p.m.: Surviving Jaws
9 p.m: Caught! Sharks Strike Back
10 p.m.: Frankenshark

Friday, July 25

8 p.m.: Great White Reign of Terror
9 p.m: Florida’s Death Beach=
10 p.m.: Bull Shark Showdown

Saturday, July 26

8 p.m.: Attack of Devil Shark
9 p.m: Battle for Shark Mountain

How to Watch Shark Week for Free

Philo is the most affordable, simple, and straightforward method to view all of Discovery Channel’s Shark Week content for free. It also allows you to watch comparable shows such as “Expedition Unknown” and “Mystery at Blind Frog Ranch.”

Cord cutters may be tempted to DIRECTV’s broader range of options or Sling TV’s personalization.