Image Credit: AFP via Getty Images Summertime is the season for box office hits, beach days and, of course, Shark Week! Now that it's time for the week-long television programming block on the Discovery Channel, we're diving into the annual special with all the details on how to watch it, what shows are playing, who's hosting and more here. What Is Shark Week? Shark Week is an annual summer programming block on the Discovery Channel dedicated to educating viewers on the oceanic predators.