How to watch National Geographic's SharkFest in 2023: Streaming info, full schedule, Shark Week updates and more

it’s time for the most thrilling part of the summer: SharkFest. The dog days are nearly here and with them comes National Geographic’s 11th annual SharkFest, helping audiences get up close and personal with the ocean’s apex predator. This year’s SharkFest features 72 hours of original shark-centric programming airing across a mix of traditional TV and streaming platforms including Hulu and Disney+. Confused about how to watch? Don’t worry, we won’t throw you to the sharks! Here’s everything you need to know about Nat Geo’s 2023 SharkFest, including how to watch, the best way to stream SharkFest, the full SharkFest schedule, what we know about this year’s rival Shark Week on Discovery and more.

So dive right in, the water’s fine!

What channel is SharkFest on this year?

SharkFest is National Geographic’s summer shark programming, and this year, it’ll air across National Geographic, Nat Geo Wild, Nat Geo Mundo, Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN2. ABC will also be airing reruns of last year’s SharkFest hits, and Shark-themed content will be available for fans of all ages with programming available on Disney Channel, Disney XD, Disney Junior and Disney Junior’s YouTube page.

Want to watch it all? Disney+ and Hulu will stream every premiere during SharkFest.

How to watch SharkFest?

(Photo: Hulu)

Hulu + Live TV

Watch SharkFest on National Geographic, Nat Geo WILD, Nat Geo Mundo, ESPN2 and Disney+

Hulu’s live TV tier includes access live TV channels and ad-supported Disney+, meaning you can watch SharkFest programming across National Geographic, Nat Geo WILD, Nat Geo Mundo and ESPN2 — along with over 75 other channels. You’ll also enjoy access to live sports with an ESPN+ subscription and unlimited DVR storage. 

$70 at Hulu

SharkFest livestream 2023:

National Geographic has a 24/7 livestream feed running all through SharkFest this year.

SharkFest 2023 schedule:

Thursday, July 6

When Sharks Attack... and Why (eight-episode series, with new episodes each night through July 12) — 9 p.m.

Sharks vs. Dolphins: Bahamas Battleground — 10 p.m.

SharkFest 2023 trailer:

Shark Week vs. SharkFest: What's the difference between Nat Geo's SharkFest and Shark Week?

While Discovery Channel's Shark Week may be the shark streaming event that comes to mind this time of year, both Discovery and National Geographic have their own programming block dedicated to sharks every summer. And why not? The more shark shows, the merrier!

When is Shark Week?

The official dates for the Discovery Channel’s Shark Week have yet to be announced, but 2023 Shark Week is set for Sunday, July 23 through Saturday, July 29.