Ready for one of America’s favorite holidays? Shark Week is back! Celebrating its 36th year, the annual event on the Discovery Channel promises thrilling shark-focused content with John Cena as your host. The festivities span from July 7 to 13, offering around 21 hours of new programming plus classic specials.
In the US, Shark Week airs at 8 p.m. ET on the Discovery Channel. If you don’t have cable, live streaming is available through Max or Sling TV. Max offers subscriptions starting at $9.99 per month and includes live TV content from various Warner Bros. Discovery properties. For a more comprehensive cable alternative, consider Sling TV’s Sling Blue plan, which starts at $40 per month but often has discounts for new subscribers.
Max is a premium streaming service with prices beginning at $10 a month for an ad-supported plan, $17 for ad-free, and $21 for 4K viewing. Sling TV provides a customizable experience with three different plans, and new subscribers can often get the first month at a discounted rate.
Traveling outside the US? You can still catch Shark Week with a VPN. VPNs, or virtual private networks, allow you to change your device’s virtual location, enabling you to access your usual services from anywhere. They also enhance your online privacy. For VPN newbies, ExpressVPN is a top recommendation, known for its reliability and ease of use. It also comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee.
To watch Shark Week using a VPN:
1. Sign up for a VPN.
2. Install the VPN on your device.
3. Set it to a US location.
4. Sign up for a streaming service with a US payment method.
5. Navigate to Discovery and enjoy Shark Week.
(Note: Using VPNs to access region-locked content may breach the terms of service of certain websites.)
Prepare for an exciting Shark Week with none other than John Cena guiding you through the ocean’s most fascinating predators.