DISCOVERY'S SHARK WEEK DELIVERS BEST RATINGS IN SEVEN YEARS Discovery Channel Ranks As #1 Primetime Cable Network in All Key Demos for the Week of July 26 - August 1 (New York, NY) August 10, 2026 - Shark Week returned on Sunday, July 26, delivering its strongest performance in seven years and driving Discovery Channel to rank as the #1 primetime cable network for the week among Adults, Men, and Women 25-54. Shark Week primetime telecasts averaged a 0.77 L3 rating among Adults 25-54, marking the largest year-over-year increase in 13 years and the first year of ratings growth since 2023. "Shark Week is the must-see event of the summer. About Discovery Channel Across every platform, Discovery Channel is dedicated to connecting audiences who have a passion for adventure and crave a connection to the world around them. For more information, please visit www.discovery.com Discovery Channel is part of Warner Bros.