Shark Week
Television program on Discovery Channel / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Shark Week is an annual, week long TV programming block at the Discovery Channel, which features shark-based programming. Shark Week originally premiered on July 17, 1988. Featured annually, in July or early August, it was originally devoted to conservation efforts and correcting misconceptions about sharks.[1] Over time, it grew in popularity and became a hit on the Discovery Channel. Since 2010, it has been the longest-running cable television programming event in history.[2][3] Broadcast in over 72 countries, Shark Week is promoted heavily via social networks like Facebook and Twitter. Episodes are also available for purchase on services like Google Play Movies & TV/YouTube, Amazon Video, and iTunes. Some episodes are free on subscription-based Hulu and Discovery+.
Network | Discovery Channel |
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Launched | July 17, 1988 (1988-07-17) |
Owner | Warner Bros. Discovery |
Format | Shark-based programming |
Running time | Airs annually for an entire week in summer |
Original language(s) | English |
Official website | Official website |