Shark Week

TV-14 1988 Documentary · 39 seasons

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The Discovery Channel's Shark Week, first broadcast on July 17, 1987, is a weeklong series of feature television programs dedicated to sharks. Held annually, normally in July or August, Shark Week was originally developed to raise awareness and respect for sharks. It is the longest-running cable television programming event in history. Now broadcast in over 72 countries, Shark Week is promoted heavily via social networks like Facebook and Twitter.

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TV Show Score

76%

Released

July 17, 1988

Genre

Documentary

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Can I watch Shark Week with Philo?

Yes, Philo carries Shark Week on Discovery as part of their Essential package. The service costs $25 / month, after a 7-Day Free Trial.

Philo has 60 channels as part of their plan, including A&E, AMC, BET, Comedy Central, Food Network, Hallmark Channel, HGTV, The History Channel, Investigation Discovery, Lifetime, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Network, TLC, Travel Channel, VH1, and WE tv.

This is the full Philo Channel List.

Every Philo subscriber can record to their Unlimited Cloud DVR, while 3 users can stream at the same time.

Philo supports a wide-range of devices to stream Shark Week including Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV 4K, Google Chromecast, Roku, Android TV, iPhone/iPad, Android Phone/Tablet, Mac, Windows, LG Smart TV, Samsung Smart TV, Sony Smart TV, and VIZIO Smart TV. Philo is not available to stream on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, and onn.

$25 / month philo.com

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Can I watch Shark Week with DIRECTV?

Yes, DIRECTV carries Shark Week on Discovery as part of the DIRECTV MyEntertainment package for $42.99 / month, after a 5-Day Free Trial.

DIRECTV has 14 channels as part of their plan, including A&E, AMC, BET, Bravo, Cartoon Network, CNN, Comedy Central, Disney Channel, Disney Junior, E!, ESPN, Food Network, Fox News, Freeform, FX, FXX, Hallmark Channel, HGTV, The History Channel, Investigation Discovery, Lifetime, MS NOW, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Network, SYFY, TBS, TLC, TNT, Travel Channel, truTV, USA Network, VH1, and WE tv.

This is the full DIRECTV Channel List.

Every DIRECTV subscriber can record Discovery to their Unlimited Cloud DVR, while up to 20 users can stream at the same time.

DIRECTV supports a wide-range of devices to stream Shark Week including Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV 4K, Google Chromecast, Roku, Android TV, iPhone/iPad, Android Phone/Tablet, Mac, Windows, LG Smart TV, Samsung Smart TV, Sony Smart TV, and VIZIO Smart TV. DIRECTV is not available to stream on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, and onn.

$42.99 / month directv.com

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Can I watch Shark Week with Hulu Live TV?

Yes, Hulu Live TV carries Shark Week on Discovery as part of their Hulu + Live TV, Disney+, and ESPN Select package for $89.99 / month a month.

Hulu Live TV has 70 channels as part of their plan, including A&E, BET, Bravo, Cartoon Network, CNN, Comedy Central, Disney Channel, Disney Junior, E!, ESPN, Food Network, Fox News, Freeform, FX, FXX, HGTV, The History Channel, Investigation Discovery, Lifetime, MS NOW, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Network, SYFY, TBS, TLC, TNT, Travel Channel, truTV, USA Network, and VH1.

This is the full Hulu Live TV Channel List.

Every Hulu Live TV subscriber can record Shark Week to their Unlimited Cloud DVR, while 2 users can stream at the same time. For $9.99/month, you can upgrade to use on unlimited devices at home and three on-the-road.

Hulu Live TV supports a wide-range of devices to stream Shark Week including Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV 4K, Google Chromecast, Roku, Android TV, iPhone/iPad, Android Phone/Tablet, Mac, Windows, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, LG Smart TV, Samsung Smart TV, Sony Smart TV, and VIZIO Smart TV. Hulu Live TV is not available to stream on onn.

$89.99 / month hulu.com

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Can I watch Shark Week with YouTube TV?

Yes, YouTube TV carries Shark Week on Discovery as part of their YouTube TV package for $82.99 / month a month.

YouTube TV has 60 channels as part of their plan, including AMC, BET, Bravo, Cartoon Network, CNN, Comedy Central, Disney Channel, Disney Junior, E!, ESPN, Food Network, Fox News, Freeform, FX, FXX, Hallmark Channel, HGTV, Investigation Discovery, MS NOW, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Network, SYFY, TBS, TLC, TNT, Travel Channel, truTV, USA Network, VH1, and WE tv.

This is the full YouTube TV Channel List.

Every YouTube TV subscriber can record to their Unlimited Cloud DVR, while 3 users can stream at the same time.

YouTube TV supports a wide-range of devices to stream Shark Week including Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV 4K, Google Chromecast, Roku, Android TV, iPhone/iPad, Android Phone/Tablet, Mac, Windows, PlayStation, Xbox, LG Smart TV, Samsung Smart TV, Sony Smart TV, and VIZIO Smart TV. YouTube TV is not available to stream on Nintendo and onn.

$82.99 / month tv.youtube.com

Can I watch Shark Week with Sling TV?

Yes, Sling TV carries Shark Week on Discovery as part of Sling Blue for $45.99 / month a month.

Sling Blue has 40 channels as part of their plan, including A&E, AMC, BET, Bravo, Cartoon Network, CNN, Comedy Central, Disney Channel, E!, ESPN, Food Network, Fox News, Freeform, FX, HGTV, The History Channel, Investigation Discovery, Lifetime, MS NOW, SYFY, TBS, TLC, TNT, Travel Channel, truTV, and USA Network.

This is the full Sling TV Channel List.

Every Sling TV subscriber can record to their 50 hours Cloud DVR, while 3 users can stream at the same time. You can upgrade to a 200 Hour DVR for $5 a month.

Sling TV supports a wide-range of devices to stream Shark Week including Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV 4K, Google Chromecast, Roku, Android TV, iPhone/iPad, Android Phone/Tablet, Mac, Windows, Xbox, LG Smart TV, Samsung Smart TV, Sony Smart TV, and VIZIO Smart TV. Sling TV is not available to stream on PlayStation, Nintendo, and onn.

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Can I watch Shark Week with Fubo?

No, Fubo does not offer Discovery, which means you can’t stream Shark Week with the streaming service.

While they don’t offer Discovery, they do have 150 channels as part of their plan, including BET, Bravo, Comedy Central, Disney Channel, Disney Junior, E!, ESPN, Fox News, Freeform, FX, FXX, Hallmark Channel, MS NOW, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Network, SYFY, and VH1. Fubo costs $63.99+ / month, after a Free Trial.

This is the full Fubo Channel List.

Fubo supports a wide-range of devices to stream Shark Week including Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV 4K, Google Chromecast, Roku, Android TV, iPhone/iPad, Android Phone/Tablet, Mac, Windows, Xbox, LG Smart TV, Samsung Smart TV, Sony Smart TV, and VIZIO Smart TV. Fubo is not available to stream on PlayStation, Nintendo, and onn.

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