National Geographic Channel TV Guide — Thursday, 9 July 2026

Browse the full National Geographic Channel TV guide for Thursday, 9 July 2026. 23 programmes listed , including 8 tonight. US listings updated daily — scroll down to tonight's highlights or use the day tabs above to browse the weekly schedule.

Early Morning

00:00 1h

When Sharks Attack: Deep Dives

Nature

Experts investigate why shark attacks are on the rise, and they rely on photography and testimonials to better understand sharks; bonus features are included.

01:00 1h

Sharks: Reef Rivals

Nature Special

On a remote island in Australia's Great Barrier Reef, scientists investigate why huge numbers of sharks gather in one dangerous lagoon.

02:00 1h

Great White Gauntlet

Nature Special

A look is taken at the dangers divers face as they brave great white feeding grounds to find and collect rare sea snails known as abalone.

03:00 1h

Shark Beach with Chris Hemsworth

Documentary Special

After an increase in shark attacks along Australia, Chris Hemsworth seeks to understand different species of sharks and their behaviors.

04:00 1h

Shark Beach with Anthony Mackie: Gulf Coast

Nature

Anthony Mackie is on a mission uncovering the tensions between sharks and coastal communities in Louisiana to solve how one can safely share the ocean's bounty.

05:00 1h

Tiger Shark Terror

Nature Special

At Tiger Beach in the Bahamas, professional shark diver Eli Martinez and scientist Matthew Smukall investigate the changes in shark behavior after sunset.

Morning

06:00 1h

Mega Hammerhead: Ultimate Predator

Nature Special

A marine biologist closely examines hammerhead sharks to determine why these aquatic predators have been spotted in unexpected waters.

10:00 1h

Planet Shark: Superpowers

Documentary Special

Sharks are looking more like superheroes every day.

11:00 1h

What the Shark?

Nature Special

Details are shared about sharks that reside 8,000 feet below the surface of the water to reveal how these creatures survive in a harsh environment.

Daytime

12:00 1h

Perfect Predator

Nature Special

Sharks have evolved over millions of years to become the perfect predator due to their adaptations and hunting strategies, adapting to various environments.

13:00 1h

Maui Shark Mystery

Nature Special

A team of fearless shark scientists get hands-on with tiger sharks to find out why they are gathering in big numbers near the island of Maui, Hawaii.

14:00 1h

Shark Side of the Moon

Nature Special

One scientist thinks the moon plays an important role in the migration and life cycle of the hammerhead, and he's on a mission to see if his hypothesis is true.

15:00 1h

Shark Queens

Nature Special

Scientists search for answers to understand if the biggest sharks of them all are female, the team seeks to uncover the ultimate rulers of the waves.

16:00 1h

Baby Sharks in the City

Documentary Special

Shark biologists have discovered a nursery of Atlantic great whites right off the coast of New York City and reveals the secret life of the baby great white.

17:00 1h

Baby Sharks

Nature Special

Even the biggest, fastest and fiercest predators start as babies, as sharks have evolved in extraordinarily different ways to carry their young and give birth.

Evening

18:00 1h

Shark Superpower

S1 · E1 · Sky Sharks: Closer Than You Think Documentary

Sky Sharks: Closer Than You Think

Drones reveal that sharks are living closer to the shores than anyone would like to imagine.

19:00 1h

Sharkcano: Hawaii

Documentary Special

In order to find out why sharks are drawn to Hawaii's volcanoes, marine biologists free dive with one of the most dangerous sharks, the tiger shark.

20:00 1h

Return of the White Shark

Documentary Special

Hundreds of great white sharks have recently appeared off Cape Cod, and to understand why the sharks are here, scientists are studying this new phenomenon.

21:00 1h

Shark Below Zero

Documentary Special

White sharks have been spotted across Canadian waters, and experts investigate what drives white shark's journey to the northernmost limit of their range.

22:00 30m

Shark Attack 360: Anatomy of a Bite

S1 · E1 · Blood in the Water Nature

Blood in the Water

The 360 team investigates a string of shark attacks in Australia.

22:30 30m

Shark Attack 360: Anatomy of a Bite

S1 · E2 · Swimmers Beware Nature

Swimmers Beware

Diva and the 360 team investigate a series of bites by bull sharks.

23:00 30m

Shark Attack 360: Anatomy of a Bite