Shark Week 2026 begins on July 26 with the TV special “K-Pop Shark Heroes,” according to Billboard and The Hollywood Reporter. The program is hosted by Rei Ami and Ken Jeong. Both outlets describe the special as part of Shark Week, an annual television event that returns for its 38th iteration in 2026. Billboard specifically notes that viewers can watch the “K-Pop Shark Heroes” special online for free and provides instructions on how to access it. The Hollywood Reporter focuses on where to watch Shark Week 2026 overall, including the streaming information and schedule leading into and during the event’s start date. Together, the coverage indicates that “K-Pop Shark Heroes” is the opening installment of the 2026 Shark Week lineup and that Ken Jeong and Rei Ami appear in leading roles as hosts. Further details such as the rest of the Shark Week schedule and specific streaming platforms are included in The Hollywood Reporter’s guide, while Billboard concentrates on online access for the opening special.