Asharq Discovery brings ‘Shark Week’ to MENA for first time in Arabic

Starting Sunday, February 16, Asharq Discovery will air two hours per day from 9:00-11:00pm KSA time, and on the VOD platform NOW.

Asharq Discovery has announced the first-ever Arabic-dubbed and subtitled broadcast and streaming of Shark Week. Hosted by John Cena, this series will air exclusively on Asharq Discovery and its VOD platform, NOW—completely free-to-view.

From encounters with apex predators to deep-sea expeditions, Shark Week is now accessible in Arabic for the first time. Starting Sunday, February 16, the series will air two hours nightly from 9:00–11:00 PM KSA time.

Each episode features footage, expert insights and never-before-seen discoveries, taking viewers on explorations such as the search for 6,000-pound great white sharks in New Zealand, investigations into shark behaviours and feeding frenzies, and deep-sea dives to find the elusive Japanese angel shark. The series also delves into expeditions uncovering WWII shipwrecks in shark-infested waters, research into newly identified species of hammerhead sharks, and chilling analyses of shark attacks captured through underwater photography and historical archives.

The lineup combines cutting-edge technology, expert research, and high-adrenaline action, offering a fresh perspective on shark science and conservation. Shark Week kicks off on Sunday with 6000lb Shark and Great White Danger Zone. Monday takes audiences deep into the unknown with Alien Sharks: Ghosts of Japan and Sharktopia. On Tuesday, the focus shifts to intense predator activity with Belly of the Beast: Bigger & Bloodier and Shark Frenzy Mating Games. Wednesday presents the terrifying realities of shark encounters in Deadliest Bite and Caught! When Sharks Attack. Thursday’s episodes explore history and mythology with Expedition Unknown: Shark Wrecks of WWII and Shark God Island. On Friday, researchers investigate rare species in Monster Hammerheads: Species X and Mothersharker: Hammer Time. The week concludes on Saturday with epic predator battles in Jaws Vs Leviathan and Makozilla.

Audiences can tune in via Arabsat, Nilesat, social media platforms, or stream on NOW, Asharq Discovery’s VOD service.

Sources: www.broadcastprome.com