Series synopsis
Shark is a British reality television series that premiered on BBC One on May 7, 2015. It ended on May 21, 2015. It was created by Mark Burnett. It stars Paul McGann.
A major wildlife series on the sharks of the world with over thirty species filmed, showing how they hunt, intricate social lives, courtship, growing up and the threats they face.
Premise
A major wildlife series on the sharks of the world with over thirty species filmed, showing how they hunt, intricate social lives, courtship, growing up and the threats they face.
Premise: The next bright idea is out there.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Paul McGann as Himself - Narrator
Episodes
This series spans 17 seasons with 368 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 3 | May 7, 2015 | May 21, 2015 |
| Season 2 | 11 | April 20, 2014 | June 29, 2014 |
| Season 3 | 15 | January 20, 2012 | May 18, 2012 |
| Season 4 | 26 | September 14, 2012 | May 17, 2013 |
| Season 5 | 29 | September 20, 2013 | May 16, 2014 |
| Season 6 | 29 | September 26, 2014 | May 15, 2015 |
| Season 7 | 29 | September 25, 2015 | May 20, 2016 |
| Season 8 | 24 | September 24, 2016 | May 12, 2017 |
| Season 9 | 24 | October 1, 2017 | February 25, 2018 |
| Season 10 | 23 | October 7, 2018 | May 12, 2019 |
| Season 11 | 24 | September 29, 2019 | May 15, 2020 |
| Season 12 | 25 | October 16, 2020 | May 21, 2021 |
| Season 13 | 24 | October 8, 2021 | May 20, 2022 |
| Season 14 | 22 | September 23, 2022 | May 19, 2023 |
| Season 15 | 22 | September 29, 2023 | May 3, 2024 |
| Season 16 | 20 | October 18, 2024 | May 16, 2025 |
| Season 17 | 18 | September 24, 2025 | April 22, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Top Predator The first programme shows how sharks are the ocean's great predators, living in every ocean and hunting in every way. Blacktip sharks hunt in huge packs and herd fish into baitballs, tasselled wobbegongs are ambush hunters, Greenland sharks live under the arctic ice, and whitetip reef sharks are the masters of hunting at night. The finale shows the great white in its hunt for fur seals off the coast of South Africa. |
May 7, 2015 |
| 2 |
Social Life Sharks are more than just hunters. Only now are discoveries revealing a hidden side to their character. They have an intricate social life, complex courtship rituals, surprising ways of bringing up their young and extraordinary powers of navigation. They can forge relationships with the strangest of partners, even us! This is the secret life of the shark. |
May 14, 2015 |
| 3 |
Beneath the Surface/Facing Extinction Sharks are among the most misunderstood predators on the planet, but an international team of scientists is trying to change that. Their research is revealing that sharks can be sociable and intelligent, and they could even help solve some of the toughest medical challenges of the 21st century. However, their breakthroughs come just as many sharks face extinction. Science may now be the only way to save them. |
May 21, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | April 20, 2014 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | April 27, 2014 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | May 4, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Week 1 NBA champion Bill Walton helps a triathlete pitch his idea for a unique water bottle; a ghostwriter from California seeks a business investment; two women from Minnesota present their online business that helps people plan their own funerals. |
January 20, 2012 |
| 2 |
Week 2 Ideas include a training system for salespeople, a management system for cargo trucks, family-friendly Las Vegas entertainment and a cat-portrait business. Also: a follow-up on a Season 2 potty-training product for cats. |
January 27, 2012 |
| 3 |
Week 3 An Illinois perfume peddler; a San Francisco woman selling luxury soap; an Alabama guitar teacher who says his learning system is unique; a “Mr. Mom” from Baton Rouge, La., with accessories for blue jeans. Also: an update on a gourmet seafood business from Season 2. |
February 3, 2012 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
September 14, 2012 History is made when all five Sharks join forces to make a deal. Also, a recent college graduate from Indianapolis, IN wants to turn inconvenience into opportunity with his ticketless coat check system; a man from Central City, CO wants the Sharks to invest in his belt buckle idea that doubles as a beverage holder; a licensed massage therapist from Phoenix, AZ takes a stand to reinvigorate the ancient art of body massage; and two women from Freehold, NJ believe they have a solution to the nationwide epidemic of bedbugs. Also, an update on Rick Hopper from Fullerton, CA and his Readerest eyeglass holder, which Lori Greiner invested in during Season 3. |
September 14, 2012 |
| 2 |
September 21, 2012 When a man from Austin, TX pitches a so-called "cheaters app" -- which allows selected contacts to be hidden from view when calls come in -- the Sharks question and debate the morality of investing in an app that could be used to make it easier for people in relationships to cheat. Also, two business partners from Bedford, NH have top-ranked champion surfer Lakey Peterson demonstrate to the Sharks how their surf-inspired exercise equipment works; a dapper man from Acworth, GA pitches a personal style system that will help the Average Joe look and feel like an alpha male; and two women from Omaha, NE hope to make a sweet deal where customers can design their own personalized ice cream and gelato flavors. In addition, there will be an update on the recent success of Tower Paddle Boards, a business Mark Cuban invested in with Stephan Aarstol from San Diego, CA. |
September 21, 2012 |
| 3 |
September 28, 2012 Professional dancers Jonathan Roberts and Anna Trebunskaya demonstrate their posture correction device; entertainment reporter Robin Leach and a designer from Florida present stone-studded leather jewelry; a gluten-free cookie business. |
September 28, 2012 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Lynnae's Gourmet, Pickles, Postcard on the Run, Rolodoc, Sweet Ballz Savory cake balls; upgrading communication between patients and medical professionals; gourmet pickles; a mobile app for sending postcard. |
September 20, 2013 |
| 2 |
Breathometer, Man Medals, Mango Mango Chic fashion accessories for dogs; a breathalyzer app; gourmet mango preserves; an update on the creator of spa-quality body scrubs. |
September 27, 2013 |
| 3 |
Fairytale Wishes, Freeloader, Kook'n Kap, Rapid Ramen Aromatherapy sprays to help kids afraid of the dark; a carrier for toddlers; protecting hair from cooking fumes; a cooking tray for ramen noodles. |
October 4, 2013 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Season 6 Premiere: Sleeping Baby, Hammer & Nails, Amber, and Bombas A couple from Fort Worth hope to interest the Sharks in their unique way to swaddle a baby. Other pitches include: a nail salon just for men, a better version of the athletic sock, and a free charging station for mobile phones. Also: Mark and Barbara take entrepreneurs to see their products on display at Target stores. |
September 26, 2014 |
| 2 |
Season 6 Premiere: Roominate, Wedding Wagon, Floating Mug and Kronos Golf Barbara and Kevin take part in a demonstration for an innovative way to tie the knot, and a Pittsburgh native gives an update on her prospering business of sugar scrubs. Also: Two young women pitch toys designed to empower the next generation of female engineers and innovators, a family man tries to sell his design for a porcelain coffee mug that is both elegant and functional, and a finer, more precise golf putter is presented to the Sharks. |
September 26, 2014 |
| 3 |
Week 2: SoapSox, Heart Pup, Ninja Cards, DrumPants Stuffed animals that also serve as washcloths; a handmade wearable sling to carry dogs; a darts-like card game. |
October 3, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Season 7 Premiere: Guest Shark Ashton Kutcher, The Beebo, ACTON, McClary Bros., SignalVault Guest shark Ashton Kutcher shows interest in a device to make baby's feeding time easier; two men skate into the Tank with some high-tech wearable transportation; a culinary student wants to bring drinking vinegars into the 21st century; and a computer crimes expert protects consumers from crowd-hack-attacks on credit cards. Also: an update on two of Barbara Corcoran's Season 6 deals: Pipcorn, the organic mini-popcorn snack, and Scratch & Grain, a healthier way to bake homemade cookies from scratch. |
September 25, 2015 |
| 2 |
Week 2: O'Dang Hummus, Mikki Bey Eyelash Extensions, LOLIWARE, Splikity A recent college graduate has a twist on the traditional hummus; a passionate aesthetician pitches her eyelash extensions business; two friends believe their edible cups are a delicious alternative to a disposable version; and two brothers donned tuxedos pitching their solution to the forgotten computer password. Also, an update on The Red Dress Boutique, in which Mark Cuban invested during Season 6. |
October 2, 2015 |
| 3 |
Week 3: Guest Shark Troy Carter, Foot Cardigan, Two Guys Bow Ties, ValPark, Nerdwax Guest shark Troy Carter; a sock-of-the-month club; wooden bow ties, lapel accessories and fedoras; a valet and garage parking app; a balm that stops eyeglasses from slipping; an update on some of Kevin O'Leary's previous deals. |
October 9, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown touts the benefits of personalized shoe slides; a 16-year-old high school junior impresses the Sharks with an app that can stop cyberbullying messages before the damage can be done; two men designed an ingenious at-home beer dispenser that uses sound waves to makes bottled and canned beer taste like draft; a woman proposes sending heartwarming chicken soup. Also, an update on 2400 Expert, an SAT prep course in which Mark Cuban invested during season seven. |
September 24, 2016 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 A self-proclaimed "culinary ninja" gives a poetic pitch for his delicious heat-and-eat paleo meals; a proud father and his 17-year-old son hope their high-tech device designed for catching fish hooks them an investment from the Sharks; a mother who has designed removable and reusable magnet stickers for hanging art; an energetic entrepreneur sells the Sharks on how he can turn a suit jacket into a tuxedo with customized lapels. Also, an update on the motion-activated toilet-bowl light, IllumiBowl, that Kevin O'Leary invested in during season 7. |
October 1, 2016 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Cookie legend Wally Amos hopes his new brand of cookies duplicates his past success; two sisters share an emotional story while pitching their swimsuits for moms; two men drop their own cell phone into a toilet to prove their invention can save damaged tech devices; and a bidding war ensues among the Sharks with a married couple who stumbled upon the bright idea of putting safety light clips on running shoes. |
October 8, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Season 9 Premiere: Episode 1 An 11-year-old inventor from San Clemente, California, recycles a skateboard deck to fit inside lockers and backpacks; an entrepreneur from Meridianville, Alabama, revolutionizes aerial sports; a husband and wife team from Vicksburg, Mississippi create outdoor camping gear; and an entrepreneur from San Francisco, California, claims her five-minute meditation app will help the world reduce stress. |
October 1, 2017 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Entrepreneurs create the ultimate survival kits to get through the first 72 hours of an emergency; parents from Crested Butte, Colorado, create a thriving business that is disrupting the snack chip industry; an entrepreneur from Cary, North Carolina, has a wireless microphone that you can throw; and a recent college grad from Hamilton, New York, designs an app that takes the guesswork out of navigating big airports. |
October 1, 2017 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Pitches include a product designed to improve the taste of coffee; a trend for those who need to de-stress and improve focus; an item that will allow kids to enjoy brushing their hair; and a solution to a dangerous item people wear. |
October 8, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Season 10 Premiere An entrepreneur from Atlanta, Georgia, introduces a smart device designed specifically to protect your packages from package thieves; an unexpected entrepreneur from Dalton, Georgia, invented a nontoxic and nonpermanent adhesive created for kids, by a kid; entrepreneurs from Santa Fe, New Mexico, and Los Angeles, California, believe they have created the solution to plastic straws and want the Sharks to suck responsibly with their new product; and husband and wife entrepreneurs from Spokane, Washington, believe they have created the next evolution in camping cookware and hope to change the way people eat outdoors, on the season 10 premiere of Shark Tank. |
October 7, 2018 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Two brothers introduce a product they claim will solve the issue of pet shedding; an entrepreneur believes he has invented a better way to carry a child's car seat; a sophisticated version of a traditional snack. |
October 14, 2018 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Healthy vegan soups; a tool that makes it simpler to invest in crypto-currency; a chef from New York wants to expand his vegan sushi restaurants; siblings from Long Island, New York, present the product invented by their late father. |
October 21, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 An eco-friendly cleaning supply company; a snack bar that blocks the absorption of fat. A redesigned spoon that is safe for babies. A frozen food brand that delivers authentic, plant-based East Mediterranean cuisine. Dan Lubetzky guest judges. |
September 29, 2019 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Light therapy lamp; portable oxygen in a can; an unusual solution to maintaining a youthful appearance; a plant-based version of a guilty pleasure. |
October 6, 2019 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 A solution to remembering passed loved ones by turning their ashes into diamonds. Redesigned men's classic fashion staple. Innovation to wireless charging. |
October 13, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 A father and his 15-year-old son from Cincinnati, Ohio, share their solution for storing paint efficiently. Two tech-savvy entrepreneurs from Somerville, Massachusetts, show off their portable electric vehicle charger. A husband and wife from Milltown, New Jersey, pitch their product designed to keep garments safe from bacteria and odor. An entrepreneur from Portland, Oregon, tries to convince the Sharks he’s brought blankets into the 21st century. |
October 16, 2020 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 An entrepreneur from San Francisco, California, tries to show the Sharks the upside of investing in her women’s undergarment subscription service. A chef from Falls Church, Virginia, brings out his effortless approach to a classic breakfast meal. An entrepreneur from New York City shows the Sharks her eco-friendly alternative to collecting dog waste. A scientist and former competitive body builder from West Orange, New Jersey, pitches his healthy take on a beloved snack food. |
October 23, 2020 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 A husband and wife from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, pitch their adult swaddle design. Entrepreneurs from Plano, Texas, pitch their inventive approach to fish luring. A husband and wife from Las Vegas, Nevada, share their retail franchise that serves a variety of cereal-centric treats. An entrepreneur from Provo, Utah, pitches his product designed to relieve back pain. |
October 30, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Guest shark Emma Grede; a line of functional apparel and accessories; a healthy superfood product; a way to store jewelry when on the go; a New York fashion designer who wants to transform the way clothes are manufactured in America. |
October 8, 2021 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Guest shark Peter Jones; a one-of-a-kind custom song service; a work-from-home product that increases productivity; a mail-order meal service; an apparel company focused on helping clean the world's oceans. |
October 15, 2021 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 A learning platform to empower students to reach their creative potential through art; an oat-based spread; a boozy spin on a wedding day essential; a fun and edible innovation designed to reduce single-use plastics; guest shark Daniel Lubetzky. |
October 22, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Shark Tank LIVE! Home viewers have a chance to weigh in on whether the Sharks should take the plunge and make a deal. |
September 23, 2022 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 A kit for teaching how to create cuddly animal characters; a trussing device designed to cook the perfect bird; a company that provides convenient personal storage for medical necessities; an update on Beatbox Beverages. |
September 30, 2022 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 A unique tool for carving pumpkins; a foldable 2-in-1 fitness product; a new version of a traditional Korean dish; a sculpting play set designed for children. |
October 7, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Products include a low-calorie chocolate, a wine to pair with pizza, a medical eye patch for children and an herbal soap for eczema. |
September 29, 2023 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Guest Shark Daniel Lubetzky; products include a lightweight, reusable sandbag; an earth-friendly alternative to human composting; leggings for men; and toasty, ready-to-eat Latin American foods. |
October 6, 2023 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Guest Shark Michael Rubin; a bot service for consumers; frozen beef Wellingtons; a baseball glove wrapper; a dating advice service. |
October 13, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Mushroom-based mocktails; custom-fit mouthguards; an Asian American-led sneaker brand; an app to boost one's cardio game. |
October 18, 2024 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 At-home seafood steam pots; fried chicken-shaped ice cream; a magnetic solution to safely secure skis and snowboards; a portable backyard golf game; Todd Graves guest sharks. |
October 25, 2024 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Customizable ski poles; all-natural lip balms; at-home sugaring hair removal kits; a line of oat-based doughnuts; Kendra Scott guest judges. |
November 1, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Expressive eco-friendly socks; shock-absorbing shoes; a high-tech jet ski; a line of low-alcohol beer. |
September 24, 2025 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 An anti-snoring pillow; a chair that converts into a football game; an emotional support doll for dogs; ready-to-eat packaged chicken; Michael Strahan makes his Guest Shark debut. |
October 1, 2025 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 A cleaning device for homegrown eggs; a reusable paint tray; a line of superfood seasoning; customizable fundraising blankets; Chip and Joanna Gaines make their Guest Shark debut. |
October 8, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC One |
|---|---|
| First aired | May 7, 2015 |
| Last aired | May 21, 2015 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Thursday at 21:00:00 |