Overview
- The annual event opened Sunday evening with Dancing With Sharks at 8 p.m. ET, led by Tom Bergeron.
- The 20-hour lineup of new specials runs nightly through July 26 with episodes at 8, 9 and 10 p.m. ET.
- Viewers can watch live on Discovery Channel or stream on Discovery+ and HBO Max.
- Key highlights include Paul de Gelder’s survival guide How to Survive a Shark Attack and Air Jaws: The Hunt for Colossus, tracing a quest for a legendary great white.
- Despite its educational value, the franchise faces criticism for prioritizing sensational thrills over in-depth scientific reporting.