Every year around this time my family gathers around the television in the evening, anticipating our week of close bonding around a favorite special week. Yes, that’s right. Shark Week is coming.
Some parents might cringe at the thought of watching Shark Week with their kids. I have all boys and shark week is eagerly awaited with thoughts of seals getting swallowed in one gulp and sharks leaping out of the water in ways we never imagined. Discovery Channel never lets us down. With the shows and online content, Shark Week is our week.
This year, the Discovery Channel is going to present a live talk show every evening. Hosted by comedian Josh Wolf, the show will feature attack survivors, experts, and more. Viewers will be able to make the show an interactive experience by tweeting questions during the broadcast.
I’m looking forward to Sunday, August 4th. The first day of Shark Week will feature Megalodon: The Monster Shark Lives at 9/8 Central. There have been several shark-related killings off the coast of South Africa that have been attributed to a large Great White. One shark expert believes differently. He thinks these are attacks of a Megalodon, a predator related to the Great White, like a massive big brother… and by massive, I mean 60 feet long. Experts will study the evidence and try to solve the mystery of whether this prehistoric predator still swims our seas.
Another exciting element of this year’s Shark Week is the Shark Cam. An unmanned submarine robot tracks sharks and records them in ways that humans are unable to achieve. It sounds like sort of a Candid Camera for sharks. One segment follows a 17 foot Great White into some places I think we will be surprised to see. Check out Return of Jaws on Monday, August 5th, at 9/8 Central.
The Top Ten Sharkdown hits on Wednesday evening. Among the usual suspects, Great Whites, Bull Sharks, and Tiger Sharks, we will learn more about the Cookie Cutter and Sand Tiger. I’d expand on why they are so bizarre, but I don’t want to ruin it for you. Trust me. You’ll want to see for yourself.
There are many more programs during Shark Week, but rather than dwell on what you should watch every day – because you should watch it all – let’s talk about a few other fun features. Download the Shark Week TV Sync Experience from the Apple App Store for photos, polls, quizzes, and other shark content.
Go to Discovery Channel online and view Shark trivia facts, videos, the latest shark news, and play games. There are puzzles, shark personality quizzes, games, and tests of your Shark IQ. Of course, shop in the Shark Week store for shirts, backpacks, DVDs, and more.
Mythbusters is getting a little Shark Week action starting at 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, August 4th as well as they test the top 25 shark myths! Get ready to take a big bite of Shark Week‼!
