'Shark Week' 2023 full TV schedule
Save the date for an extraordinary television event! Discovery Channel presents Shark Week, scheduled for July 23, 2023. Brace yourself for astonishing encounters and adrenaline-pumping moments that will surely leave you speechless.
Shark Week 2023 delves into the realm of these apex predators, showcasing their audacious nature and awe-inspiring interactions. Embark on an exhilarating journey online as we unveil thrilling shark expeditions and unravel the enigmatic mysteries surrounding their behavior.
Witness their remarkable hunting techniques, marvel at their immense power, and gain insight into the delicate equilibrium between humans and sharks. Prepare to be captivated by this enthralling television spectacle, as it showcases the magnificence of these deep-sea creatures.
For viewers in the UK, catch Shark Week 2023 on Discovery Plus, hosted by the charismatic and ocean-loving Jason Momoa. Join our esteemed host as he immerses himself in the enthralling world of sharks, revealing their secrets and bringing you closer to these extraordinary creatures.
Sunday, July 23rd
Belly of the Beast: Feeding Frenzy premieres at 8 p.m. ET on Discovery
In a Shark Week first, researchers with cameras brave a great white shark feeding frenzy from inside a life-size whale decoy. Their findings could be the key to finding the biggest great white shark in South African history.
Jaws vs The Meg premieres at 9 p.m. ET on Discovery
The MEG, a massive shark measuring 50 feet and weighing 60 tons, was once feared as the most fearsome predator. It could devour a killer whale effortlessly, but new evidence suggests that its cousin, the great white shark, may have caused its extinction.
Serial Killer: Red Sea Feeding Frenzy premieres at 10 p.m. ET on Discovery
Shark attack investigator Brandon McMillan and cinematographer Fo Zayed travel to solve the mystery of what's behind three recent deadly shark attacks off of the posh beaches of Egypt's Red Sea.
Shark Week: Off the Hook premieres at 11 p.m. ET on Discovery
Dive into the biggest thrills and most terrifying moments from 35 years of Shark Week, celebrating behind the scenes of iconic moments and revealing never-before-seen footage of the fearless adventurers who get up close with the world's scariest creatures.
Monday, July 24th
Great White Fight Club premieres at 8 p.m. ET on Discovery
A team of experts venture into the treacherous waters of New Zealand to provide groundbreaking evidence that female white sharks unequivocally dominate the ocean, reigning as the ultimate controllers of its fierce battlegrounds.
Monsters of Bermuda Triangle premieres at 9 p.m. ET on Discovery
A healthy, 10-foot pregnant Porbeagle shark vanishes in the Bermuda Triangle. The evidence suggests an unknown, monstrous predator could be to blame. Dr. James Sulikowski and a team of scientists dive into the most mysterious part of the ocean to uncover the truth behind the attack.
Alien Sharks: Strange New Worlds premieres at 10 p.m. ET on Discovery
The tip of South Africa is a hotspot for unusual sharks that exhibit bizarre behaviors and unusual, otherworldly appearances. Wildlife biologist Forrest Galante explores stunning kelp forests and ocean depths never-before-seen by humans to study these extraordinary creatures.
Encores run at 11 p.m. ET on Discovery
Tuesday, July 25th
Mako Mania: Battle for California premieres at 8 p.m. ET on Discovery
Off the coast of Los Angeles, a new population of super makos challenge great whites for their hunting territories. Dr. Craig O'Connell, Fo Zayed, and Kendyl Berna deploy state-of-the-art technology to reveal their dominance and unveil the mysteries that have transformed these makos into some of the fiercest predators in the oceans.
Raiders of the Lost Shark premieres at 9 p.m. ET on Discovery
Shark expert Matt Dicken and Shark Week legend Dickie Chivell embark on a relentless quest to locate an elusive and colossal shark named Dutchess, who mysteriously vanished from Gansbaai, South Africa years ago.
Monster Hammerheads: Killer Instinct premieres 10 p.m. ET on Discovery
Dr. Tristan Guttridge believes Hammerhead sharks can reach monster sizes by hunting other species of sharks. The only way to prove his theory is to obtain tissue samples from some of the largest sharks on the planet.
Encores run at 11 p.m. ET on Discovery
Wednesday, July 26th
Air Jaws: Final Frontier premieres at 8 p.m. ET on Discovery
Shark filmmakers hunt for Air Jaws in New Zealand's hidden launch pad. Andy Casagrande and Jeff Kurr seek the second-ever breaching great white in these waters to uncover history-making secrets.
Florida Shark: Blood in the Water premieres at 9 p.m. ET on Discovery
Paul de Gelder dives into the Shark Attack Capital of the World to conduct experiments that will confirm what makes up these dangerous waters and determine methods to mitigate the risk.
Cocaine Sharks premieres at 10 p.m. ET on Discovery
For decades, rumors of cocaine-fueled sharks have spread throughout the fishing community. Shark expert Tom Hird travels to the Florida Keys to investigate what happens when the sharks come in contact with the most notorious drug on the planet.
Encores run at 11 p.m. ET on Discovery
Thursday, July 27th
Jaws in the Shallows premieres at 8 p.m. ET on Discovery
Shark Week veteran Dr. Riley Elliott has traveled all over to study great whites, which are now terrorizing the beaches of New Zealand. He sets out alongside his wife Amber Jones to find answers to protect his loved ones from the apex predators before it's too late.
Monster Mako: Fresh Blood premieres at 9 p.m. ET on Discovery
Twelve-foot-long monster mako sharks compete head-to-head with great whites for prey off the coast of California. Using a custom clear, acrylic diving bell, Dr. Austin Gallagher and legendary free diver Andre Musgrove get up close with both predators and track makos breaching eight feet out of the ocean.
Shark vs Snake: Battle of the Bites premieres at 10 p.m. ET on Discovery
Tiger sharks are washing up dead on the beaches of Western Australia with no sign of attack. Forrest Galante has a theory that deadly sea snakes are turning these apex predators to prey. In the battle of shark against snake, are snakes winning?
Encores run at 11PM ET/PT on Discovery
Friday, July 28th
Tropic Jaws premieres at 8 p.m. ET on Discovery
When a 16-foot great white invades Indonesia's warm coast of Bali, it sparks fears that they are adapting to hunt the tropical beaches where millions of people swim every day. Dr. Craig O'Connell and Madison Stewart are on a mission to find Tropic Jaws and discover why they left the cold water environment that they have called home for thousands of years.
Deadly Sharks of Paradise premieres at 9 p.m. ET on Discovery
Scientists in South America are studying the shark species thought to be responsible for a spike in deadly attacks since 1990. Marine biologist Danni Washington and shark conservationist Paul de Gelder join a team tracking tiger sharks off a pristine tropical archipelago in Brazil.
Haunting at Shark Tower premieres at 10 p.m. ET on Discovery
News of a harrowing shark encounter at North Carolina's Frying Pan Tower sends underwater cinematographer Andy Casagrande and shark expert Kori Burkhardt on a dangerous quest to discover whether great white sharks are moving into the state's waters.
Encores run at 11 p.m. ET on Discovery
Saturday, July 29th
Dawn of the Monster Mako premieres at 8 p.m. ET on Discovery
A 14-foot giant mako shark is spotted in the waters of Portugal's Azores region. Underwater cinematographer Joe Romeiro and his marine biologist wife, Lauren, search the teeming depths around the ancient islands to capture the beast on film.
Mega Sharks of Dangerous Reef premieres at 9 p.m. ET on Discovery
The remote islands off the Eyre Peninsula in South Australia are believed to harbor some of the biggest white sharks on the planet. While local fishing reports suggest these giant sharks are still around, they are rarely seen.
Encores run at 10 p.m. & 11 p.m. ET on Discovery
Shark Week kicks off on Discovery Channel on Sunday, July 23rd.
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