Shark Week 2026 is coming to an end this weekend, but not before the debut of the new New York-focused "Sharkzilla" special.
Discovery's 38th annual Shark Week started last Sunday, July 26, and will end tomorrow, Saturday, Aug. 1.
The beloved week-long special has included 20 "action-packed premieres" focused on shark conservation, education, and investigations, including one focused solely on the New York coast.
"Sharkzilla Takes New York" will air on Discovery tonight, Friday, July 31.
Here is everything you need to know about the upcoming NY Shark Week special and how to watch.
When will "Sharkzilla Takes New York" air?
"Sharkzilla Takes New York" will air on Friday, July 31, at 9 p.m. on the Discovery Channel.
What is 'Sharkzilla Takes New York?'
"Sharkzilla Takes New York" is the New York-focused Shark Week 2026 special
that examines suspicious marine life activity along a New York shore. Discovery's synopsis for "Sharkzilla Takes New York" reads:
"After a slew of mauled marine life washes ashore in NY, Dr. Craig O'Connell starts a search to find the culprit. When it leads him to an old nuclear dumping ground ringed with great whites and makos, he theorizes that the predator may be radioactive."
What is the remaining Shark Week 2026 schedule?
Here is the remaining lineup for Shark Week 2026:
Friday, July 31:
- Secrets of the Great White Kill (8 p.m. ET)
- Sharkzilla Takes New York (9 p.m. ET)
- My Strange Shark Addiction (10 p.m. ET)
Saturday, Aug. 1:
- Great White Highway (8 p.m. ET)
- Thresher Shark: Stun to Kill (9 p.m. ET)
How to watch Shark Week 2026
The remaining Shark Week 2026 episodes will air on Discovery Channel on July 31 and Aug. 1 starting at 8 p.m.
—Madison Scott is a New York Connect reporter, covering entertainment, breaking and consumer news, and trending topics with a focus on stories that matter to readers across New York State. She also has an interest in how the system helps or doesn't help families with missing loved ones. She can be reached at MDScott@USATodayco.com.
This article originally appeared on Rockland/Westchester Journal News: 'Sharkzilla Takes New York' Shark Week special: How to watch in NY
