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In Great White Danger Zone, an episode airing under the Shark Week banner, Alison Towner and her team of researchers take centre stage as they embark on a mission to uncover the secrets of a newly discovered Great White hotspot off the coast of South Africa. Armed with an array of advanced technology, including fin […]

Shark Week: Great White Danger Zone...

This Thursday at 10:07 Pm on Discovery, prepare to dive into the heart-pounding world of marine research with “Great White Danger Zone.” In this captivating episode, Alison Towner and her team embark on a groundbreaking investigation into a new great white shark hotspot off the coast of South Africa. Equipped with state-of-the-art fin cameras, tracking tags, and advanced underwater surveillance technology, the researchers aim to unravel the mysteries of these apex predators.

Viewers can expect a thrilling journey as the team uncovers unprecedented insights into the behavior of great white sharks in this newly discovered area. From jaw-dropping footage captured by the fin cameras to real-time tracking data revealing their movements, the episode promises to reveal the hidden world of these majestic creatures.

“Great White Danger Zone” not only showcases the cutting-edge scientific tools used in marine biology but also sheds light on the importance of conservation efforts to protect vulnerable shark populations.

Nat Geo’s “SharkFest” is turning 10 and marking the occasion by enlisting sister Disney brands ABC, ESPN and Hulu to help air its largest programming slate ever across the most platforms it has ever been on, Variety has learned exclusively.

While “SharkFest” aired during a six-week period last year, making the 2021 edition the longest “SharkFest” ever, that lineup was limited to Nat Geo, Nat Geo Wild, Nat Geo Mundo, Disney Xd and Disney+.

This time around, Nat Geo is putting out nearly 30 hours of new content and 60 hours of “enhanced” programming over four weeks beginning July 10, its most-packed “SharkFest” schedule on record. And that increased content load is spread out not just across Nat Geo, Nat Geo Wild, Nat Geo Mundo, Disney Xd and Disney+, but also broadcast network ABC, cabler ESPN and streamer Hulu, making it an historic occasion for the decade-old fin-tastic event.

Additionally, every “SharkFest” premiere will...

Tiffany Haddish, Brad Paisley, and William Shatner are some of the stars appearing during Shark Week, television’s longest-running summer event.

The Discovery Channel and discovery+ showcase returns for its 33rd year starting Sunday, July 11 and continuing through Sunday, July 18. This year has the most hours of programming in Shark Week history at 45 hours, taking viewers to new locations to study and record new shark behaviors that have never been seen on camera.

Leading up to Shark Week, Discovery and discovery+ will celebrate sharks all month long with a shark movie festival across both platforms, including the Sharknado series, Mega Shark vs. Octopus, Mega Shark vs. Mecha Shark, 2-Head Shark Attack, and 3-Headed Shark Attack, all available starting July 1 on discovery+.

The classic Jaws will air July 10 at 8Pm Et/Pt on Discovery. In addition, pre-premieres of Shark Week shows Return to Headstone Hell, Mega Predators of Oz, and Return...