Shark Week 2024 Lands a Hunky New Host

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John Cena

John Cena will host this year’s Shark Week, Discovery Channel‘s annual celebration of the apex predator. Warner Bros. Discovery announced the collaboration at the network's upfront event in New York City on May 15, further unveiling that the weeklong event would kick off Sunday, July 7.

Keep reading for everything we know about Shark Week 2024 so far.

When is Shark Week 2024?

Shark Week officially kicks off Sunday, July 7. Discovery Channel promises "an electrifying and unforgettable experience that will leave you in awe of the world beneath the waves."

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Who is hosting Shark Week 2024?

John Cena is hosting Shark Week. The WWE wrestler turned actor most recently starred alongside Zac Efron in the comedy Ricky Stanicky.

How to watch Shark Week 2024

Shark Week airs on Discovery Channel.

What is the Shark Week 2024 schedule?

The schedule has yet to be released, but Discovery has confirmed that this year's extravaganza will include Part 2 of Belly of the Beast, which follows researchers as they "brave a great white shark feeding frenzy," as well as Monster Hammerhead: Species X about a potential new hammerhead species and Great White Serial Killer: Sea of Blood, which gives viewers an up-close look at a great white shark as it disturbs a local village.

Check back for more Shark Week details in the weeks to come.

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