National Geographic's ninth-annual SharkFest gets underway tonight with the debut of Shark Beach with Chris Hemsworth, an hour-long special that tracks the Thor star as he dives into shark-infested waters in an attempt to understand the ocean’s most terrifying predator.
Also today: the Stanley Cup Finals continue, Jared Harris and Cush Jumbo’s The Beast Must Die gets an early premiere on AMC+, and Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta celebrates its tenth (!) season. Here’s what’s new and noteworthy on TV this Monday:
Shark Beach with Chris Hemsworth: Special presentation. Thor himself sets out to discover if humans and sharks can live in harmony in a new Nat Geo special. Hemsworth will flirt with danger as he dives off the coast of Australia with shark conservationist Valerie Taylor. Watch preview. 9:00 PM ET on National Geographic Channel
When Sharks Attack: Season premiere. A relaxing day at the beach quickly turns deadly in the Season 7 premiere of Nat Geo’s thrilling docuseries. 8:00 PM ET on National Geographic Channel
The Beast Must Die: Series premiere. A mother (Cush Jumbo) takes matters into her own hands when she learns that the police are no longer investigating the fatal hit and run of her young son. The crime drama, which also stars Jared Harris and Billy Howle, debuts early for AMC+ subscribers ahead of its linear premiere next Monday. Watch trailer. Streaming on AMC+
NHL Stanley Cup Finals: The Montreal Canadiens host the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 4. 8:00 PM ET on NBC
Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta: Season premiere. After a yearlong hiatus, Season 10 brings music back to the forefront as the female-led ensemble navigates their hip-hop careers, mental health struggles, and the fight for Black liberation. Watch trailer. 8:00 PM ET on VH1
The Bachelorette: The arrival of Blake Moynes continues to ruffle feathers. Outside the mansion, a physical game of rugby leaves one suitor in need of medical attention. Watch preview. 8:00 PM ET on ABC
Rogue Shark?: Special presentation. Night 1 of Nat Geo’s Shark Fest concludes with this hour-long look at unique shark attacks in Australia. 10:00 PM ET on National Geographic Channel
American Greed: CNBC probes the harmful effects of greed in a new installment of the Stacy Keach-hosted original series. 10:00 PM ET on CNBC
Claire Spellberg Lustig is the Senior Editor at Primetimer and a scholar of The View. Follow her on Twitter at @c_spellberg.
TOPICS: Chris Hemsworth, The Beast Must Die, Shark Beach, SharkFest