Update 8/7/26: An earlier version of this article incorrectly stated that Discovery Channel’s “Escape from Alcatraz” would premiere on Aug. 6. Discovery has not announced an official premiere date for ...

Here’s how to watch Shark Week online without cable for free, plus the start date and schedule for Shark Week 2026. How to ...

Cue the theme from “Jaws,” because it’s Shark Week! The 38th annual Shark Week began yesterday, July 26, but there’s still six whole days of shark-themed programming on the way from Discovery Chanel.

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Are you ready to dive into Shark Week 2026?

Shark Week starts today. Here's how to watch on Discovery, stream without cable and see the full 2026 schedule.

Discover What’s Streaming On: It’s everybody’s favorite time of year! Well, at least for nature lovers. Discovery is about to take over television because Shark Week is upon us, and the 2026 edition ...