Now a bonanza of viewership, the 37-year-old event that launched as a meager presentation of 10 basic programs and has also courted detractors over the years.

Discovery Channel's 37th annual Shark Week that began July 20. To celebrate, Here are some facts about these incredible animals.

Hollywood celebrated 50th anniversary of 'Jaws,' which instilled terror in the public about sharks, especially in beach-going Florida.

Week is a time to engage our community – especially keiki – with powerful stories of the ocean, grounded in science, culture, and conservation.”

It’s Shark Week, and News 2 is talking with shark advocates and experts from the Lowcountry. Today, we hear from Ashby Gale, the chief paleontologist at Charleston Fossil Adventures, who discusses shark fossils that have been discovered in the Charleston area.

Shark Week 2025 is here, with a packed schedule of shows, documentaries and podcasts. Here's when Shark Week is and how to watch and stream.

In Bel Air, a limited-time Shark Week refresher beverage is made with blue raspberry lemonade, grenadine and a gummy shark through Saturday, the 13-year-old Flavor Bakery & Cafe cupcakery posted on its website. 118 N. Tollgate Road, Bel Air; 443-371-6664; flavorcupcakery.com.

Good or bad publicity, maybe the goal of Dancing with Sharks was to help signal the return of Shark Week, which features hours of new programming on the carnivorous fish in primetime every night. Those without cable can also use an HBO Max subscription to keep up with the fun and learn the latest about some of the biggest great white sharks around.