{"id":2519525,"date":"2026-07-27T20:05:08","date_gmt":"2026-07-27T20:05:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2519525"},"modified":"2026-07-27T20:05:08","modified_gmt":"2026-07-27T20:05:08","slug":"heres-where-to-watch-shark-week-live-for-free-without-cable","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/heres-where-to-watch-shark-week-live-for-free-without-cable\/","title":{"rendered":"Here&#8217;s where to watch Shark Week live for free without cable"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F07%2Fnewspress-collage-o8enz9zu7-1785182413866.jpg?quality%3D90%26strip%3Dall%261785168045\" \/><\/p>\n<div>\n<aside class=\"commerce-disclosure\">\n\t\tcelebrity.land may be compensated and\/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change.<br \/>\n\t<\/aside>\n<p>Cue the theme from \u201cJaws,\u201d because it\u2019s Shark Week!<\/p>\n<p>The 38th annual Shark Week began yesterday, July 26, but there\u2019s still six whole days of shark-themed programming on the way from Discovery Chanel. <\/p>\n<p>Shark Week 2026\u2019s programming slate includes 20 new premieres, including the return of some fan-favorite franchises, like \u201cAir Jaws: Red, White and Breach.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cExpedition Unknown\u201d host Josh Gates will explore the truth behind history\u2019s first recorded shark attack and whether an infamous sea monster was a shark all along in a new shark-themed installment of that series. <\/p>\n<p>World-class cliff diver Molly Carlson will attempt a harrowing, record-setting dive into shark-infested waters in \u201cUltimate Shark Dive,\u201d and per Discovery, this year will also see the return of Paul de Gelder, Forrest Galante, Dr. Tristan Guttridge, who \u201cpush the boundaries through bold new expeditions and high-intensity investigations.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When is Shark Week 2026?<\/h2>\n<p>Shark Week 2026 kicked off on July 27 and will run through August 1. <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What time does Shark Week start?<\/h2>\n<p>New Shark Week programming begins every night at 8 p.m. ET. <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What station is Shark Week on?<\/h2>\n<p>All of Shark Week will air on Discovery Channel. <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to watch Shark Week live for free<\/h2>\n<p>If you don\u2019t have cable or <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-aps-asc-tag=\"nypost-20\" data-aps-asin=\"B07YJ4TKFM\" data-wrapped-template=\"https:\/\/r.nypostlink.com?btn_ref=org-19984c113c692001&amp;btn_url\" href=\"https:\/\/r.nypostlink.com?btn_ref=org-19984c113c692001&amp;btn_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FMagnetic-Installation-Reception-Channels-Support-Tvs-10ft%2Fdp%2FB07YJ4TKFM%2F%3Ftag%3Dnypost-20%26asc_refurl%3Dhttps%3A%2F%2Fnypost.com%2F2026%2F07%2F27%2Fentertainment%2Fheres-where-to-watch-shark-week-live-for-free-without-cable%2F%26asc_source%3Dweb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-nyp-affiliate=\"true\">an antenna<\/a>, you\u2019ll need a <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/decider.com\/article\/best-live-tv-streaming-services\/\">live TV streaming service<\/a> to stream Shark Week live for free.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-nyp-link-source=\"trackonomics\" data-nyp-affiliate=\"true\" href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/nypost_01638_nypost?p=https%3A%2F%2Fnypost.com%2F2026%2F07%2F27%2Fentertainment%2Fheres-where-to-watch-shark-week-live-for-free-without-cable%2F&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tkqlhce.com%2Fclick-100223664-17176796%3Fsid%3Dsharkweek&amp;author=Angela%20Tricarico&amp;articleID=40103576&amp;event_type=click&amp;publishdate=july%2027%2C%202026&amp;linksource=web&amp;primarytag=shark-week&amp;contentsection=entertainment\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">DIRECTV<\/a> is our favorite service for watching sports live for free. Right now, you can take advantage of a <strong>five-day free trial<\/strong> before saving $30 on your first month. We recommend the <strong>Choice<\/strong> plan, which includes Discovery Channel as part of its 125+ channels.<\/p>\n<p>Another service that includes Discovery in its base plan is <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-nyp-link-source=\"trackonomics\" data-nyp-affiliate=\"true\" href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/nypost_01638_nypost?p=https%3A%2F%2Fnypost.com%2F2026%2F07%2F27%2Fentertainment%2Fheres-where-to-watch-shark-week-live-for-free-without-cable%2F&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fphilo.sjv.io%2Fc%2F2229206%2F1968552%2F24088%3FsubId1%3DNYPost-Content-Textlink%26u%3Dhttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.philo.com%2Flogin%2Fsubscribe%3Fredirect_uri%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.philo.com%252Fplayer&amp;author=Angela%20Tricarico&amp;articleID=40103576&amp;event_type=click&amp;publishdate=july%2027%2C%202026&amp;linksource=web&amp;primarytag=shark-week&amp;contentsection=entertainment\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Philo<\/a>, which costs just $25.00\/month after a seven-day free trial. <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shark Week 2026 schedule<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Monday, July 27<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>8 p.m. ET: \u201cBull Shark Dinner Bell\u201d<\/li>\n<li>9 p.m. ET: \u201cHouse of Sharks\u201d<\/li>\n<li>10 p.m. ET: \u201cBiggest Mako on Earth\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Tuesday, July 28<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>8 p.m. ET: \u201cJurassic Sharks\u201d<\/li>\n<li>9 p.m. ET: \u201cJaws vs. Orca\u201d<\/li>\n<li>10 p.m. ET: \u201cChum Island: Catching a Killer\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Wednesday, July 29<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>8 p.m. ET: \u201cExpedition X: Atomic Sharks\u201d<\/li>\n<li>9 p.m. ET: \u201cExpedition Unknown: Shark Secrets\u201d<\/li>\n<li>10 p.m. ET: \u201cAlien Sharks: Untamed America\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Thursday, July 30<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>8 p.m. ET: \u201cWhat Shark Attacked?\u201d<\/li>\n<li>9 p.m. ET: \u201cHow to Train a Great White\u201d<\/li>\n<li>10 p.m. ET: \u201cUltimate Shark Dive\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Friday, July 31<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>8 p.m. ET: \u201cSecrets of the Great White Kill\u201d<\/li>\n<li>9 p.m. ET: \u201cSharkzilla Takes New York\u201d<\/li>\n<li>10 p.m. ET: \u201cMy Strange Shark Addiction\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Saturday, August 1<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>8 p.m. ET: \u201cGreat White Highway\u201d<\/li>\n<li>9 p.m. ET: \u201cThresher Shark: Stun to Kill\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<p><strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/why-trust-post-wanted-by-new-york-post\/\">Why Trust Post Wanted by the celebrity.land<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This article was written by <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/author\/angela-tricarico\/\">Angela Tricarico<\/a>, Commerce Streaming Reporter for Post Wanted Shopping, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/author\/angela-tricarico\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Page Six<\/a>, and <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/decider.com\/author\/angela-tricarico\/\">Decider.com<\/a>. 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Prior to joining Decider and The celebrity.land in 2023, she wrote about streaming and consumer tech at Insider Reviews.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source celebrity.land \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>celebrity.land may be compensated and\/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. Cue the theme from \u201cJaws,\u201d because it\u2019s Shark Week! 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