Shark Week 2026 Interviews | Producers & Experts Reveal How This Year’s Biggest Shark Stories Came Together

Hollywood First Look is with Kinga Phillips, Tom “Blowfish” Hird, and Kendyl Berna for Shark Week 2026. The annual Discovery event returns with another lineup of shark-focused documentaries, groundbreaking research, and unforgettable expeditions that continue its legacy as the longest-running programming event in cable television history.
In these exclusive interviews, the team reflects on shaping this year’s stories, capturing unpredictable moments in the field, and the discoveries that continue to expand our understanding of sharks and the oceans they call home.
Interviews featured in this video:
Kinga Phillips
Tom “Blowfish” Hird
Kendyl Berna
Shark Week 2026 airs on the Discovery Channel and streams on HBO Max and Discovery+.
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