DISCOVERY CHANNEL’S SHARK WEEK RETURNS TO MENA WITH ALL-NEW PREMIERES, EPIC ENCOUNTERS AND JAW-DROPPING OCEAN DISCOVERIES

Dubai, United Arab Emirates — 3 August 2026 — The ocean’s most formidable apex predators are back to the MENA region bigger, bolder and more thrilling than ever as Shark Week returns from the 3rd to the 9th of August on Discovery Channel.

This highly anticipated, week-long celebration delivers 20 jaw-dropping, blockbuster premieres across every night, packed with pulse-pounding action, epic breaches, and high-stakes encounters. Featuring pioneering technology, groundbreaking investigations, and unbelievable stunts, each special dives into the mysterious worlds of these apex predators, bringing audiences closer to their raw power and untamed nature like never before.

This year’s lineup dives into some of the most extraordinary shark stories, including:

• K-Pop Shark Heroes – Actor and comedian Ken Jeong joins forces with artist Rei Ami on a mission to reshape perceptions of sharks across East Asia and around the world. Using the cultural influence of K-Pop, the special explores common misconceptions about sharks while launching a bold awareness campaign to inspire greater understanding and conservation. Premiering on 8th of August at 23:45 KSA time on Discovery.

The 2026 Shark Week lineup also includes a range of thrilling specials including: 

• Invasion Of The Mega Sharks – premieres on 3^rd August at 22:50 KSA time on Discovery
• House Of Sharks – premieres on 4^th August at 23:45 KSA time on Discovery
• What Shark Attacked? – premieres on 5^th August at 22:50 KSA time on Discovery
• Jurassic Sharks – premieres on 9^th August at 22:50 KSA time on Discovery
• How To Train A Shark – 4^th August at 22:50 KSA time on Discovery
• Worlds Biggest Mako – premieres on 5^th August at 23:45 KSA time on Discovery
• Expedition X: Atomic Sharks – premieres on 6^th August at 22:50 KSA time on Discovery
• Expedition Unknown: Shark Secrets – premieres on 6^th August at 23:45 KSA time on Discovery
• My Strange Shark Addiction – premieres on 7^th August at 23:45 KSA time on Discovery
• Jaws Vs Orca – premieres on 7^th August at 22:50 KSA time on Discovery
• Thresher Shark: Stun To Kill – premieres on 9^th August at 23:45 KSA time on Discovery
• Sharkzilla Takes New York – premieres on 3^rd August at 23:45 KSA time on Discovery
• Ultimate Shark Dive – premieres on 8^th August at 22:50 KSA time on Discovery

All delivering audiences a deeper look into the science, mysteries and behaviours behind these incredible predators.

Whether you are a longtime Shark Week fan or discovering it for the first time, this year’s programming promises unforgettable moments, extraordinary footage and a closer look at one of nature’s most fascinating creatures.

Shark Week returns to Discovery Channel across the MENA region from the 3rd to the 9th of August. Discovery Channel is available via OSNtv channel no. 50, BeIN channel no. 201, stc tv channel no. 205 and TV by e& channel no. 360. Shark Week’s lineup will also be available on discovery+.

Can’t get enough? OSNtv is making a splash with a dedicated Shark Week Pop-Up Channel, available from 3rd to 16th August all day long, featuring only Shark Week content, including new shows from this year’s lineup.