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

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 ...

Shark Week is back. Discovery’s yearly celebration of all things sharks returns today, Sunday, July 26, kicking off seven nights of new shark-themed programming through Aug. 1. This year’s edition ...