
Experts dive with great whites to test Jaws myths in the “Shark Week” special, “Surviving Jaws,” airing on Thursday, July 24.
The special will air at 8 p.m. ET on the Discovery Channel. Those without cable can watch the show for free through Philo or DIRECTV each offering a free trial to new users. Sling is another option for streaming the show, and promotional offers are available.
Fifty years after “Jaws” terrified beachgoers, marine biologist Tom “Blowfish” Hurd and ecologist Michelle Jewell dive with great whites to separate fact from fiction, like whether skinny dipping is risky or if a shark could chew through a boat.
Shark Week runs until Saturday, July 26 on the Discovery Channel. It will feature three specials a night at 8 p.m. ET, 9 p.m. ET and 10 p.m. ET, except for Saturday, which will feature two at 8 p.m. ET and 9 p.m. ET.
- Watch Discovery’s “Surviving Jaws” on Philo with a 7-day free trial
- Watch Discovery’s “Surviving Jaws” on DirecTV with a 5-day free trial
How can I watch Shark Week’s “Surviving Jaws” without cable?
Those without cable can watch the show for free through Philo or DIRECTV each offering a free trial to new users. Sling is another option for streaming the show, and promotional offers are available.
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