Youtube/Discovery ChannelEvery summer, Discovery Channel’s “Shark Week” is one of the most anticipated TV programs. The 8-day event has developed a cult following of viewers eager to learn more about the oceans’ shark species and scientists’ latest discoveries. If you’ve been looking forward to Shark Week 2019 since Shark Week 2018 ended last summer, here’s what you need to know so that you’re well-prepared for it to return to your television soon.Shark Week 2019 Begins on July 28, NOT July 13So Good You’ll Scream: Shark Week Starts Sunday, July 28! So good you’ll scream. Shark Week starts Sunday, July 28 on Discovery. Stream Classic Shark Week Episodes: Subscribe to Discovery: Join us on Facebook: Follow on Twitter: We're on Instagram!
2019-05-25T12:00:05.000ZThis year, there has been some confusion regarding when Shark Week actually begins and ends. A Google search of “Shark Week 2019 dates” says that it runs from Sat, Jul 13, 2019 – Fri, Jul 19, 2019. XFinity also reports to its service users that these are the dates for Discovery Channel’s 2019 “Shark Week” schedule. A post shared by (@sharkweek) on Jul 10, 2019 at 9:13am PDTOn the official “Shark Week”, they have linked fans to an Entertainment Weekly article that details the programming schedule for the 8-day television event, writing “The shark’s out of the bag!
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Here is the complete Shark Week 2019 schedule.”says that viewers should expect to enjoy 18 different specials over the course of Shark Week’s 8 days. The program, which is celebrating its 31st year on the Discovery Channel, kicks off with Expedition Unknown: Megalodon at 8pm ET/PT, followed by Shark Trip: Eat. For a complete list of this year’s programs and their descriptions,.New this year is a nightly wrap-up talk show called Shark After Dark. It starts at 11pm ET/PT each night and is hosted by Rob Riggle.According to, this year’s Shark Week is offering another special first for its fans: a feature-length, scripted film starring Josh Duhamel. The film, entitled Capsized: Blood in the Water, is based on a true story.
It premieres on the Discovery Channel on Wednesday, July 31 at 9/8c. The official synopsis for the movie reveals:“Based on the harrowing true story of an October 1982 shark encounter. After a yacht bound for Florida capsizes during an unexpected storm, its crew is left to drift for days in the chilling waters of the Atlantic where they become prey to a group of tiger sharks.
With the hope of rescue dwindling, the crew must do everything in their power to survive as the sharks continue to hunt them. Starring Josh Duhamel, Tyler Blackburn, Rebekah Graf, Beau Garrett, and Josh Close. Produced by Stephen David Entertainment.”Tune in to Shark Week 2019, July 28 through August 4 on the Discovery Channel.
THE ULTIMATE “SHARK TRIP” FOR DISCOVERY CHANNEL’S SHARK WEEK 2019Executive Producer Will Packer Brings Rob Riggle, Anthony Anderson, Adam Devine, Joel McHale, and Damon Wayans Jr. Together in ‘: EAT. CHUM.’(Los Angeles) –, the only television event that takes your summer to fincredible oceans around the globe begins Sunday, July 28 and continues through Sunday, August 4 on Discovery Channel. This year, the pop culture phenomenon takes viewers on the ultimate ‘‘ as actor, comedian and retired Marine Rob Riggle packs his bags and dives back into the water for a shark-filled adventure with some of his celebrity friends.: EAT. Is produced for Discovery Channel by record-breaking producer Will Packer, Will Packer Media, Anomaly Entertainment, and Haunted Steel Mill in association with Hazmat Productions. In addition, Riggle will do double duty as host of ‘s late-night talk show SHARK AFTER DARK.“Global Investigator”, Rob Riggle (12 Strong, The Hangover and Rob Riggle’s Ski Master Academy) enlists the help of four celebrity friends including Anthony Anderson (Black-Ish, To Tell The Truth and Beats), Adam Devine (HBO’s The Righteous Gemstones), Joel McHale (ABC’s Card Sharks and DC Stargirl), and Damon Wayans Jr.
(New Girl and Let’s Be Cops) for the ultimate guys trip. The trip is booked, the bags are packed, and the is ready to begin – whether or not Rob’s friends realize what they’ve signed up for.“I’m a huge fan and can’t wait to dive back into the water with the oceans most magnificent creatures. It’s going to be an epic ‘Shark Trip’ with some of my best buddies,” said Rob Riggle.“I brought Rob in for last year and I’ll be honest, I was kinda surprised he survived.
So I thought what the heck, let’s put together a Guys Trip and see if we can trick four other dudes into coming along with him this time,” said Will Packer, executive producer and CEO of Will Packer Media. Shark Week Shark Cage DivingFor over thirty years, has revealed brand-new, innovative shark research technology and compelling insight on some of the most unique shark species in the world. 2019 will take viewers to the depths of the ocean in search of Deep Blue, employ the first ‘drone-towed’ seal decoy, and test some of the most exciting, cutting-edge technology for shark detecting surveillance. In addition, Discovery will leave no shark fan behind, bringing the experience to viewers across digital and social media platforms. New partnerships with shark experts and nonprofit groups will deliver a 360 multi-platform experience uncovering the latest shark discoveries and trending shark topics around the globe.Last year, made a big ratings splash for its 30th anniversary, reaching 34.9M Total Viewers across Total Day. Discovery Channel was the #1 network on all of TV in Prime during – beating the broadcast networks – among M18-49 and M18-34 and had its 4th-highest rated SHARK WEEK on record across all 25-54s and 18-49s. Discovery Channel ranked as cable’s #1 network in Prime across all 25-54s, all 18-49s, and all 18-34s while SHAQ DOES was cable’s #1 telecast during in P25-54 & M25-54.
Shark Week 2018
In addition, 2018 engaged fans across multiple platforms and reached 48 million users across Facebook and Instagram. The week also garnered 3.5 million streams across all Discovery GO (DGO) digital platforms.: EAT. Is produced for Discovery Channel by Will Packer Media, Anomaly Entertainment, Haunted Steel Mill in association with Hazmat Productions. For Anomaly Entertainment, Matthew Kelly and Michael Sorensen serve as Executive Producer, Will Packer and Kelly Smith for Will Packer Media, Paul Matusheski and Benjamin Haslup for Hazmat Productions.
For Discovery Channel, Nancy Daniels, Howard Swartz and Joseph Schneier are executive producers. Rob Riggle, Chris Pizzi and Bennett Webber also serve as executive producers.