# Where to watch Shark Week (1988) in the UK

> Shark Week (1988) is currently available to stream in the UK on Discovery+ Amazon Channel. It can be bought from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Last verified on 3 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** TV series  
**Year:** 1988  
**Runtime:** 42 minutes per episode  
**TMDB rating:** 7.6/10  
**Genres:** Documentary  
**Seasons:** 38  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 3 May 2026 (2026-05-03T01:48:57.628Z)  

## Synopsis

The Discovery Channel's Shark Week, first broadcast on July 17, 1987, is a weeklong series of feature television programs dedicated to sharks. Held annually, normally in July or August, Shark Week was originally developed to raise awareness and respect for sharks. It is the longest-running cable television programming event in history. Now broadcast in over 72 countries, Shark Week is promoted heavily via social networks like Facebook and Twitter.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

- [Discovery+ Amazon Channel](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Shark%20Week&i=instant-video)

### Buy (digital download)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=Shark%20Week)
- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Shark%20Week&i=instant-video)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I stream Shark Week in the UK?**

Shark Week (1988) is currently included in subscriptions to Discovery+ Amazon Channel in the United Kingdom. Sign-in is required to play. Streaming licences change occasionally — ScreenSearch refreshes its data daily.

**Can I buy a digital copy of Shark Week?**

Yes. Shark Week can be bought as a digital download from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.

**Are all seasons of Shark Week on the same service?**

Not always — TV licensing is sometimes negotiated season by season. ScreenSearch shows availability across all seasons on the title's page; for season-specific availability, look at the season picker inside the search dialog.

**Is Shark Week on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Shark Week is currently included with: Discovery+ Amazon Channel.

**How accurate is this TV series's availability data?**

Availability is sourced from The Movie Database (TMDB), which in turn pulls from JustWatch. Listings are refreshed daily. For purchase decisions, the provider's own site is the source of truth.

## Sources

- Streaming availability: The Movie Database (TMDB), refreshed daily.
- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/tv/15871/shark-week-1988
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/wRAOmmAVxpYKHRT1ZIbcWz4pUTe.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/tv/15871/shark-week-1988.json

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