1988 • 42 min
74%
“Shark n’ awe!”
Overview
The Discovery Channel's Shark Week, first broadcast on July 17, 1987, is a weeklong series of feature television programs dedicated to sharks. Held annually, normally in July or August, Shark Week was originally developed to raise awareness and respect for sharks. It is the longest-running cable television programming event in history. Now broadcast in over 72 countries, Shark Week is promoted heavily via social networks like Facebook and Twitter.
Documentary
First Air Date
7/17/1988
Status
Returning Series
Original Name
Shark Week
Episode Runtime
42 minutes
Seasons
37
Episodes
419
Language
EN
Production Companies
Discovery
