SINK YOUR TEETH IN
John Cena hosts this year’s edition of Shark Week, featuring 'Alien Sharks,' 'The Real Sharknado,' 'Jaws vs. Leviathan' and more — here’s how to stream it all online
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Quick Answer: You can stream Shark Week 2024 online without cable by getting a subscription to Max or signing up for a free trial to live TV streamer like DirecTV Stream or fuboTV.
The sun is out, board shorts are on, and it’s once again time for another staple of summer: Shark Week.
As it has for the last 36 years, Shark Week 2024 promises a close-up look at one of the world’s most feared, fascinating, and misunderstood creatures over a week of special programming. This year’s edition of the Discovery Channel event sees John Cena as the host off the heels of announcing his WWE retirement. He’ll be introducing Shark Week programs and shark researchers every night starting Sunday, July 7.
Looking to dive into Shark Week this year? Read on. Below is a quick guide on where to stream Shark Week 2024 online without cable, plus key details about the event including its schedule and programming slate.
How to Watch Shark Week 2024 Online: Live Streaming Guide
Shark Week is airing on Discovery Channel, with episodes also available to be streamed on Max. But cord-cutters can still watch the beloved event online with any live TV streaming service that carries Discovery. One such live TV streaming service is DirecTV Stream, which will let you live stream the Shark Week 2024 programs online using your streaming devices, smart TV, laptop, tablet, or phone.
Stream Shark Week on DirecTV Stream
One of the best ways to stream Shark Week online is with DirecTV Stream. A DirecTV Stream Entertainment package starts at $79.99 a month, and features over 90 channels, including Discovery Channel to watch new episodes during Shark Week without cable. Bonus: DirecTV Stream is one of the few streaming services that offers a five-day free trial, so you can test out the streamer before committing to a monthly plan.
Stream Shark Week on Hulu and Hulu + Live TV
New episodes of Shark Week air live every day until July 13 on Discovery Channel, but if you want to watch episodes at the same time that they air on TV, you can watch Shark Week live online with a Hulu + Live TV plan. Subscriptions also come with Disney+ and ESPN+. Hulu also offers a 30-day free trial, then costs $7.99 a month for its ad-supported plan. Editor’s picks
Stream Shark Week on fuboTV
Starting with their seven-day free trial, fuboTV is another easy way to watch every Shark Week special online without cable. A fuboTV Pro subscription boasts 183 channels, including access to watch stations like Discovery Channel, in addition to unlimited Cloud DVR storage so you can record episodes each week. The fuboTV Pro plan costs $79.99 a month after the free trial ends.
Stream Shark Week on Sling TV
To watch Shark Week on Sling, you’ll need to get the service’s Blue package. This package carries 42 channels, including Discovery, live local channels (in select markets), and other popular channels. You also get 50 hours of cloud DVR storage (use that to record Shark Week content that you can’t catch live), and you can stream on three devices at once. Sling Blue normally costs $45 a month, but right now sling is offering new customers 50% off their first month. This brings your first payment down to just $22.50 — grab that deal here.
Better yet: Sling is also offering a seven-day free trial of Discovery+ right now, coinciding with Shark Week.
When is Shark Week? 2024 Dates, Air Time
Shark Week 2024 kicks off on Sunday, July 27, and finishes on Saturday, July 13.Related
Programming starts each night at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT and runs until 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT every night except July 13, when Shark Week wraps up at 9 p.m. ET.
Shark Week 2024 Schedule, Host
As mentioned, John Cena is helming the ship into sharky waters this year, guiding viewers through the whole slate of Shark Week content. “I usually doShark Weekfrom my couch — with lots of snacks, but this year I’m beyond excited to host the week dedicated to the endlessly fascinating action heroes of the Ocean,” Cena said ina statement in May. “It’s a wild week of shocking new footage, new discoveries and lots and lots of teeth.”
Shark Week 2024 spans nearly 21 hours of brand-new programming, with headlining episodes like “The “Belly of the Beast: Bigger and Bloodier” (July 7, 8 p.m. ET), “Monster Hammerheads: Species X” (July 9, 10 p.m. ET), and “Great White Serial Killer: Sea of Blood” (July 8, 10 p.m. ET).
Here’s the full TV schedule for Shark Week 2024 (times in ET) — all of which you can watch on Discovery Channel.
Sunday, July 7
“Belly of the Beast: Bigger and Bloodier” (8 p.m.)
“Jaws vs. Leviathan” (9 p.m.)
“Makozilla” (10 p.m.)
“Sydney Harbor Shark Invasion” (11 p.m.)
Monday, July 8
“Big Shark Energy” (8 p.m.)
“Shark Frenzy: Mating Games” (9 p.m.)
“Great White Serial Killer: Sea of Blood” (10 p.m.)
Tuesday, July 9
“Deadliest Bite” (8 p.m.)
“6000 LB Shark” (9 p.m.)
“Monster Hammerheads: Species X” (10 p.m.)
Wednesday, July 10
“Great White North” (8 p.m.)
“Expedition Unknown: Sharks vs. Nazis in Paradise” (9 p.m.)
“Alien Sharks: Ghosts of Japan” (10 p.m.)
Thursday, July 11
“Monsters of Oz” (8 p.m.)
“Caught When Sharks Attack” (9 p.m.)
“Great White Danger Zone” (10 p.m.)
Friday, July 12
“The Real Sharknado” (8 p.m.)
“Sharks of the Dead Zone” (9 p.m.)
“Shark Attack Island” (10 p.m.)Trending
Saturday, July 13
“Sharktopia” (8 p.m.)
“Mothersharker: Hammer Time” (9 p.m.)
