A brief history of Shark Week

It's finally here, one of the most sacred summer traditions in the U.S.A.: Shark Week.
As the nation prepares for this momentous occasion, let us look back: What is Shark Week? How and when did it start, and what are the origins of this grand tradition?
To celebrate the arrival of Shark Week and almost 30 years of these cartilaginous fish, we took a look back at Shark Week through the years.
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