Shark Week 2023: Here's the full lineup, how to watch and who's hosting

If you see a shark lurking in the water around the week of July 23, don’t be afraid. It’s just waiting for its close-up on Shark Week.

These fish have a lot more going on than sharp teeth and menacing background music (looking at you, “Jaws”). The creatures have been around for about 455 million years. They don't have bones, and only certain shark species lay eggs.

Sharks also star in one of the most iconic television traditions. Shark Week is back for its 35^th year, and you’re probably wondering how to watch it.

Here’s your guide to Shark Week 2023, including the TV schedule and where to watch.

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What day is Shark Week 2023?

Shark Week starts at 8 p.m. Eastern and Pacific time on Sunday, July 23, with "Belly of the Beast: Feeding Frenzy." Here's the full episode lineup:

Sunday, July 23

• 8 p.m.: "Belly of the Beast: Feeding Frenzy"

• 9 p.m.: "Jaws vs the Meg"

• 10 p.m.: "Serial Killer: Red Sea Feeding Frenzy"

• 11 p.m.: "Shark Week: Off the Hook"

Monday, July 24

• 8 p.m.: "Great White Fight Club"

• 9 p.m.: "Monsters of the Bermuda Triangle"

• 10 p.m.: "Alien Sharks: Strange New Worlds"

Tuesday, July 25

• 8 p.m.: "Mako Mania: Battle for California"

• 9 p.m.: "Raiders of the Lost Shark"

• 10 p.m.: "Monster Hammerheads: Killer Instinct"

Wednesday, July 26

• 8 p.m.: "Air Jaws: Final Frontier"

• 9 p.m.: "Florida Shark: Blood in the Water"

• 10 p.m.: "Cocaine Sharks"

Thursday, July 27

• 8 p.m.: "Jaws in the Shallows"

• 9 p.m.: "Monster Mako: Fresh Blood"

• 10 p.m.: "Shark vs Snake: Battle of the Bites"

Friday, July 28

• 8 p.m.: "Tropic Jaws"

• 9 p.m.: "Deadly Sharks of Paradise"

• 10 p.m.: "The Haunting of Shark Tower"

Saturday, July 29

• 8 p.m.: "Dawn of the Monster Mako"

• 9 p.m.: "Megasharks of Dangerous Reef"

What is Shark Week?

Shark Week presents documentaries and other programming about sharks.

Airing annually since 1988, Shark Week started out as an idea on a napkin discussed among employees of the Discovery Channel, according to The Atlantic. It became a ratings hit due in part to movies such as “Jaws” that piqued interest in and fear of sharks.

According to NPR, Shark Week has helped educate people, raise awareness and increase conservation efforts of sharks. Celebrities including Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Michael Phelps and Shaquille O’Neal have appeared on Shark Week.

Who is hosting Shark Week 2023?

This year’s Shark Week will include Aquaman himself, Jason Momoa, as host.

How can I watch Shark Week 2023?

If you have cable, you can watch Shark Week on Discovery channel. If you prefer streaming services, it's available to on Discovery+ with a subscription and on MAX.

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