Every year, the Discovery Channel broadcasts Shark Week, a weeklong programming block devoted to debunking myths and promoting shark conservation. The show’s success has produced memes, inspired drink recipes, and encouraged viewers to consider critically aquatic species that have existed for 420 million years. So when does shark week start?
Here is the information you need to know regarding its start time and schedule.
When does Shark Week 2022 Begin?
In 1987, the Discovery Channel launched the first Shark Week, a weeklong show aimed at dispelling misconceptions about sharks. According to the Atlantic, Shark Week, which airs yearly in July or August, has been on cable channels for the longest time in television history as of 2010.
In order to promote the show’s promotional content, notable TV personalities or scientists frequently present it. The Mythbusters team of Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage hosted Shark Week in 2005. Shark Week was hosted by Dirty Jobs’ Mike Rowe in 2006. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, known for his roles in the movies Moana and Black Adam, will host Shark Week in 2022.
Additionally, the show will feature a plethora of celebrities throughout the week including Tracy Morgan, members of Impractical Jokers, and Jackass.
Shark Week 2022 begins on July 24 and ends on July 30. Every night from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. ET, new shark-related programming will air live on Discovery. Bonus episodes and other content will be streaming on Discovery Plus.
You can also participate in the Shark Week Sweepstakes, which offers the chance to dive with sharks and a cash prize of $20,000. Beginning on July 11 and running through August 12, entries are accepted. Visit the Discovery Channel website and fill out the entry form to participate.
What Shows Might We Anticipate During Shark Week 2022?
Jaws vs. Kraken and Pig vs. Shark is one part of the programming that leans more into fantasy, but there are also educational videos like “Dawn Of The Monster Mako” which follows underwater cinematographer Joe Romiero as he captures an amazing video on film with his wife Lauren!
To make sure you don’t miss out on any of the shark-related excitement, be sure to check out the Discovery Channel schedule page for a complete list of events. Shark Week is offering a subscription on Discovery Plus for just $0.99 for the first two months, and there is also exclusive content on the service to watch.
Shark Week starts on July 24, 2022, at 8 p.m. ET.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What day does Shark Week Start 2022?
Shark Week 2022 will run from July 24 to July 30 on Discovery and Discovery+. According to Discovery, this week will have "25 hours of new episodes with never-before-seen footage of walking sharks, ground-breaking discoveries, and more mega breaches."
At what time does Shark Week Start?
You can watch Shark Week 2022 live on Discovery every night from 8 p.m. EST (5 p.m. PST) until 11 p.m. EST (8 p.m. PST) from Sunday, July 24, through Saturday, July 30.
Is the Rock in Shark Week 2022?
Shark Week has officially returned for a 34th year, and Discovery Channel has promised a ton of heart-pounding content. Shark Week 2022 will be hosted by Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson (also known as the Master of Ceremonies), thus viewers can anticipate a week of programs centered around their preferred marine animal.
Who is going to be in Shark Week 2022?
The lineup for 2022 includes numerous documentaries as well as the Impractical Jokers' Shark Week Spectacular with Brian Quinn, Sal Vulcano, and James Murray, Jackass Shark Week 2.0 with Johnny Knoxville, Chris Pontius, Wee Man, Jasper, Dark Shark, Zach Holmes, and Poopies, and Tracy Morgan Presents: Sharks!