Good or bad publicity, maybe the goal of Dancing with Sharks was to help signal the return of Shark Week, which features hours of new programming on the carnivorous fish in primetime every night. Those without cable can also use an HBO Max subscription to keep up with the fun and learn the latest about some of the biggest great white sharks around.

“Shark Week” this year will consist of 20 specials, beginning with “Dancing with Sharks” and ending on Saturday, July 26, with “Battle for Shark Mountain.”

Discovery Channel’s “Shark Week” begins Sunday for the 37th year.

Experts emphasize the importance of sharks in maintaining healthy ocean ecosystems and the need for conservation efforts to protect endangered shark populations.