‘SharkFest’ Is Lurking on National Geographic, 5-Week Marathon Starts July 19

It’s that time of year, time for sunscreen, swimsuits, sandals, and . . . SharkFest!

National Geographic is airing the popular network’s eighth annual nod to one of the most intimidating creatures on the planet with Sharkfest.

The five-week marathon starts July 19.

‘SharkFest’ is a five-week shark-a-thon on National Geographic

Nat Geo’s eighth annual SharkFest starts on Sunday, July 19 with three weeks of shark-ified programming, followed by two weeks of content on Nat Geo Wild, beginning Sunday, August 9.

The popular programs highlight innovative shows featuring shark research and conservation. Each summer, SharkFest also entertains and informs with thrilling programming that goes way beyond a week of shark content.

“For the past eight years, Nat Geo and Nat Geo Wild have been THE destination for viewers to get up close and personal with one of the world’s most awe-inspiring creatures, and this summer we’re eating up the competition again with an unprecedented line-up of action-packed shark shows,” Geoff Daniels, executive vice president of global unscripted entertainment at National Geographic said in a statement.

“Over five full weeks, our viewers will get the ultimate home field advantage to witness the ocean’s super stars in their prime, so pull up your beach chairs and get ready for some SharkFest!”

Sink your teeth into wall-to-wall shark programming

Over the next five weeks, this shark-infested programming will include:

· World’s Biggest Tiger Shark? – Emmy Award-winning cinematographer Andy Casagrande and marine biologist Kori Garza journey to a remote lagoon in French Polynesia to dive with the “tigers of Tahiti” in search of the world’s largest living tiger shark, Kamakai.

· Most Wanted Sharks – Marine biologist and shark-suit inventor Jeremiah Sullivan goes in search of celebrity sharks with fans galore.

· Sharkcano – For some reason, sharks are attracted to volcanoes around the world. Celebrated shark scientist Dr. Michael Heithaus takes you through the globe to uncover the real-life connection between these two forces of nature.

· Sharks vs. Dolphins: Blood Battle – While sharks and dolphins have shared the ocean for all time, their complicated relationship is only starting to be understood by scientists. This special takes viewers to Shark Bay, Australia – to explore shark and dolphin combat.

· Shark vs. Surfer – In Shark vs. Surfer, you’ll travel to the most shark-infested surf areas on earth, where surfers share their incredible stories of survival. Two of the world’s leading marine biologists, Ryan Johnson and Dr. Steven Kajuira, will offer their insights.

That’s just scratching the surface of the shark fin

Tune into Nat Geo and Nat Geo Wild this summer for the ultimate in shark programming.

Featuring the ocean’s greatest competitors in their natural habitat, this mammoth programming begins Sunday, July 19, on National Geographic, followed by two weeks of content on Nat Geo Wild, beginning Sunday, Aug 9. 

This exciting shark marathon shows off the best of Nat Geo’s shark library content – with hundreds of hours of programming that will leave your hunger for all things shark – fully satisfied.