Where to Watch Shark Week 2025 Without Cable: Schedule, Where to Stream, & More

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It's officially summer — which can only mean one thing: It's time for the return of Shark Week. Discovery's annual television event, which has captivated audiences with week-long aquatic antics for decades, returns for its 37th year in 2025, and the schedule is jam-packed with adrenaline-pumping content. It's time to learn where to watch Shark Week without cable. You know you want to bite.

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Get ready to dive into the excitement of Shark Week, with yet another year of fin-tastic programs promising to entertain and educate us about the lives of these incredible creatures. This year, the week-long event will take place from Sunday, July 20 until Saturday, July 26. Seven whole days of shark-centric goodness right at your fingertips — if they don't get bitten off, that is.

While it's not entirely known if there will be a host this year like there was last (John Cena, we're going to miss you), there is one extra special event starting us off on day one hosted by none other than Emmy Award-winner Tom Bergeron. Oh, and it's called Dancing With Sharks. Go figure. That one starts the whole shebang at 8 p.m. ET/PT on July 20.

Hope you're hungry. Check out where to get watching below.

How to Watch Shark Week on Discovery+

Shark week is on Discovery+, which is best subscribed to via Prime Video. Why? Well, this will place the app under the umbrella of the Prime Video subscription, meaning you won't have to app-hop on your streaming device to get the content you're looking for. Prime Video costs $8.99/month alone and $14.99/month (or $139/year) when subscribing to Amazon Prime. We suggest subscribing through Amazon Prime because doing so will give you discounts on items on the site daily and during major deals events like Prime Day and Black Friday.

Discovery+ is just $5.99/month with ads and $9.99/month without on Prime Video and both come with a seven-day free trial.

How to Watch Shark Week on HBO Max

Max is now HBO Max... again. And, it hosts all Discovery content, making it the ideal streaming platform for binge-watching Shark Week specials, both old and new. The basic tier costs $9.99/month and boasts unlimited streaming with ads on two devices simultaneously. Alternatively, you can choose from two ad-free options: $16.99/month, which includes 30 downloads, or $20.99/month, which offers 4K capabilities (when available) and 100 downloads.

Oh, and by the way, you can also get HBO Max through Prime Video if that tickles your fancy.

How to Watch Shark Week on Hulu + Live TV

Hulu + Live TV includes Discovery, making it an excellent option for streaming Shark Week. At $82.99/month, this service provides access to a vast selection of popular TV shows and movies, along with perks such as unlimited DVR and the ability to stream on two devices simultaneously.

How to Watch Shark Week on DIRECTV STREAM

All of DIRECTV STREAM's tiers include Discovery, with the cheapest option being the Entertainment tier at $79.99/month for 90+ channels. You can also opt for the new MyEntertainment Genre Pack, which costs just $34.99/month and has 50+ channels (including Discovery) plus Disney+, Hulu, and HBO Max for free. Now that's a bite we'd like to take.

Keep in mind that pricing may vary by location.

How to Watch Shark Week on Sling TV

Sling TV provides several plan options, but only the Blue Plan and the combined Orange + Blue Plan include Discovery. Currently, the Blue Plan is available at a 50% discount, reducing the price from $50.99/month to $25.50/month. Similarly, the Orange + Blue Plan is also half off, now priced at $33/month instead of $65.99/month. The Blue Plan gives you access to over 45 channels and the combined plan has over 65 channels.

How to Watch Shark Week on Philo

For just $28/month, Philo offers access to over 70 live channels, including Discovery, so you can enjoy every moment of Shark Week. Subscribers also benefit from unlimited DVR storage, allowing you to record and save content for up to one year.

How to Watch Shark Week from anywhere with a VPN

Traveling outside the U.S. during Shark Week? A VPN can help you stay connected by making it look like you're still streaming from home. By masking your location, a VPN lets you access U.S. platforms like HBO Max, even if you're overseas.

ExpressVPN offers fast, reliable service starting at $8.32/month with a 30-day money-back guarantee. Private Internet Access is a budget-friendly pick at just $2/month, while NordVPN combines speed and ease of use with regular discounts. No matter where you are, a VPN keeps Shark Week within reach.

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