Sink your teeth into annual Shark Week on Discovery

They never set out to be television stars any more than they sought Hollywood fame in those Steven Spielberg movies. But sharks remain among the most enduring (if unlikeliest) members of TV's A-list. Just consider Shark Week, the summer programming event on Discovery Channel since 1988. Once again, sharks are in the spotlight as Shark Week promotes respect and appreciation for these remarkable animals (with excitement also part of the mix). Shark Week 2008 airs from 7 p.m. to midnight Sunday through next Friday and from 9 a.m. to 3 a.m. next Saturday, featuring some of the most popular programs from past years, as well as premiering these six shows: “MythBusters: Shark Special” (9 to 11 p.m. Sunday): The dynamic reality-check crew from Discovery's “MythBusters” series investigates myths about sharks, including: Are sharks... [read full story]