Even if you don't have cable, watching Shark Week 2021 online will put the spotlight on the ocean's top predators The annual special starts today, but getting in the water could be dangerous

And this year, the Discovery Channel isn't alone The newly launched streaming service Discovery Plus is also expanding its lineup of shark-related specials with stars such as Tiffany Haddish, Brad Paisley, Noah Schnapp of "Stranger Things" and William Shatner to provide some flippant fun

Now in its 33rd year, Shark Week kicks off Sunday with an all-new special hosted by Robert Irwin (Steve Irwin's son) Shark lovers can then immerse themselves in 45 hours of programming Viewers will be able to go to new places and see new shark behaviors never before seen on camera

While most of the specials will air on the Discovery Channel, some programs are exclusive to Discovery Plus One of these is the first shark series, Shark Academy, a competition for a spot on a shark diving expedition All specials will also be available on demand on this streaming service

Everything you need to watch Shark Week 2021 online is here Plus, check out the promos below:

Just because Discovery Channel and Discovery Plus aren't available everywhere doesn't mean you have to miss out on Shark Week It's very easy to watch along with the rest of the Internet With the right VPN (Virtual Private Network), you can stream the show from anywhere

Not sure which VPN is right for you? After testing a variety of services, the best VPN overall is ExpressVPN It offers great speed and excellent customer service However, there are other VPN options out there Here are our top picks

In the US, viewers can watch Shark Week starting today (Sunday, June 11) The full schedule is as follows

Most specials will air on the Discovery Channel and then be available on-demand on Discovery Plus Some exclusive broadcasts are available only on Discovery Plus

If you have already cut cable and do not have cable, several live TV streaming services, including Sling TV, Fubo TV, Philo TV, Hulu with Live TV, YouTube TV, and AT&T TV Now access

We recommend Sling and Fubo as the best streaming services; Sling is the more affordable option, while Fubo offers a broader channel lineup

Brits are lucky; you can watch Shark Week on Discovery UK Discovery Plus is also available in the UK for £499 per month or £4999 per year

Also, if you are a Sky Q customer, you can get 12 months of Discovery Plus for free Say "Get Discovery Plus" on your voice-activated remote control, or use the upgrade tile on the Apps tab of your Q box for more information

Canadians can also watch Shark Week 2021 if they subscribe to Discovery Canada on cable TV

Unfortunately, Discovery Plus is not currently available in Canada If you already subscribe to Discovery Plus and are traveling, you will need to use ExpressVPN to access this service

The full schedule for Shark Week 2021 and the official description from Discovery are as follows All in Eastern time [31] [32] Sunday, June 11 [33] [34] Monday, July 12 [35] [36] Tuesday, July 13 [37] [38] Wednesday, July 14 [39] [40] Thursday, July 15 [41] [42] Friday, July 16 [43] [44] Saturday, July 17 [45] [46] Sunday, July 18 47