Shark Week Season 2026 Episode 19 - Great White Highway

Airdate: 2026-Aug-01

Episode summary:

Great white sharks are pushing farther up the East coast than ever before and in far greater numbers leading to close encounters, forcing beach closures, and leaving locals wondering where the next attack could happen. Now, a daring team of shark scientists race to install high-tech receivers and tag as many great whites as possible before another harrowing incident rocks the country.

About Shark Week series:

Every year The Discovery Channel dedicates a full week to sharks, this includes newly made specials each year all featuring sharks and investigatio...Show more >