How to watch 'Sharkfest' 2026 online — stream every NatGeo special from anywhere
"SharkFest" 2026 is circling back with its biggest bite yet. National Geographic's month-long shark extravaganza – rival to "Shark Week", up later this month – launches July 5 with "Hammerhead Sharks Up Close with Bertie Gregory."
Here's how to watch "Sharkfest" 2026 online from anywhere with a VPN – potentially with a free trial.
► U.S. date and time: "Sharkfest" begins on Saturday, July 5 at 8 p.m. ET/PT.
• U.S. — Nat Geo via Fubo (5-day trial) | From July 6 on Disney Plus / Hulu
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A packed lineup across Nat Geo, Nat Geo WILD, Disney Channel and Disney XD includes: "World's Biggest Mako" (5 July, NatGeo), "Attack of the Samurai Sharks" (6 July, NatGeo), "Shark vs. Giant Croc" (7 July, NatGeo), "Shark Island Showdown" (7 July, NatGeo), and "Sharks: Reef Rivals" (8 July).
This year's lineup leans hard into cutting-edge science and shark conservation but we're sure that "Shark vs. Giant Croc" will draw the biggest audience as marine experts Nico Lubitz and Adam Barnett investigate clashes between bull sharks and deadly saltwater crocodiles in Australia's Daintree River.
Whether you're looking for apex predators or rare sightings, our viewing guide reveals how to watch and stream "Sharkfest" 2026 online from wherever you are.
How to watch 'Sharkfest' in the U.S. without cable
"Sharkfest" 2026 is a (mainly) U.S. TV event comprising multiple shows from 5-8 July on NatGeo.
No cable? You can stream NatGeo with this Fubo 5-day free trial – and watch "Sharkfest" 2026 for free.
"Sharkfest" TV shows will also pop up on Disney Plus and Hulu, although they might show up the following day.
Traveling outside the U.S.? You can always use a VPN — we recommend NordVPN — to watch your existing streaming services from anywhere.
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Watch 'Sharkfest' 2026 from anywhere
If you're not at home in the U.S. for "Sharkfest", you can still tune in via a VPN. We've been recommending NordVPN for years – try it risk-free for 30 says.
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Using a VPN is incredibly simple.
1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite.
2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're visiting the U.K. and want to view a U.S. service, you'd select U.S. from the list.
3. Sit back and enjoy the show. Head to your service and stream "Sharkfest" live online from outside the United States.
How to watch 'Sharkfest' in the U.K.
U.K. viewers should be able to watch SharkFest 2026 on National Geographic and Disney Plus, but not every special is guaranteed to drop simultaneously with the U.S. Hulu release.
And while National Geographic is available in the U.K. via Sky, Virgin Media and EE TV, there's no guarantee of "Sharkfest" TV broadcasts.
Don't forget: U.S. nationals visiting the U.K. who want comprehensive "Sharkfest" coverage can use a good VPN to access their usual streaming services from abroad.
How to watch 'Sharkfest' in Australia
"Hammerhead Sharks Up Close With Bertie Gregory" should be available to stream on Sunday, July 6 in Australia, exclusively on Disney Plus.
However, if you are Down Under for work or on vacation, don't despair. You only need a VPN to access your usual provider back home and catch "Sharkfest" 2026 in its entirety.
How to watch 'Sharkfest' 2026 online in Canada
If you have a Canadian TV package that includes National Geographic, you should be able to watch the televised "Sharkfest" premieres in Canada. Availability depends on your TV provider though.
Many SharkFest 2026 specials are being released on Disney Plus but as libraries vary by country, some titles may arrive in Canada later than they do in the U.S.
Don't forget: U.S. nationals visiting Canada wanting extensive "Sharkfest" coverage can use a good VPN to access their usual streaming services from abroad.
"Sharkfest" TV schedule 2026
TV Premiere Schedule (US Eastern Time)
Sunday, July 5, 2026
9:00 PM – Hammerhead Sharks Up Close with Bertie Gregory
10:00 PM – World's Biggest Sharks
Monday, July 6, 2026
9:00 PM – World's Biggest Mako
10:00 PM – Attack of the Samurai Sharks
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
9:00 PM – Shark vs. Giant Croc
10:00 PM – Shark Island Showdown
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
9:00 PM – Sharks: Reef Rivals
Additional SharkFest programming continues throughout July on National Geographic, Nat Geo WILD, Nat Geo Mundo, Disney Channel, and Disney XD, with select titles streaming on Disney+ and Hulu.
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