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On This Day: July 17, 1988 – Shark Week Premiered on Discovery Channel

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On This Day: July 17, 1988 – Shark Week Premiered on Discovery Channel.

On this day July 17, 1988, Shark Week premiered on the Discovery Channel, launching what would become the longest running programming event in cable television history. Originally created to promote conservation awareness and dispel myths about sharks, it quickly evolved into a pop culture phenomenon that blended science, education, and edge of your seat entertainment.

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