[Thinking about the Importance of Marine Environment and Ecosystem Conservation] Commemorating 'World Oceans Day' on June 8th, Animal Planet will air a special feature starting June 1st

Overview Animal Planet, the world's leading animal and nature channel, operated by Discovery Japan, will host a special programming event titled 'World Oceans Day SP' starting on Monday, June 1st, at 23:00, in commemoration of World Oceans Day on June 8th.

On June 1st (Mon), the channel will air 'Mysterious Shark: Japan's Ghost,' featuring wildlife biologist Forrest Galante exploring the Japanese seas. On June 2nd (Tue), it will broadcast 'Air Jaws: Ultimate Shark Championship,' focusing on great white sharks.

Special Broadcast Details Broadcast Date and Time: June 1st (Mon) – June 19th (Fri), every Monday to Friday from 23:00 to 24:00 (3 consecutive weeks).

Featured Programs - 'Ocean Wild: Stories of the Mysterious Sea' (60 min x 4 episodes): June 15th (Mon) – June 18th (Thu) at 23:00. Explores the rare creatures living in the clear waters of East Asia and their evolution. - 'Attenborough: Giant Sea Monsters of the Jurassic' (60 min x 1 episode): June 19th (Fri) at 23:00. David Attenborough follows the excavation of a Pliosaurus skull.

Other Programs Includes 'Monster Shark: The 6,000lb Hunt,' 'Mysterious Shark: Japan's Ghost,' 'Air Jaws: Ultimate Shark Championship,' 'Jaws vs. Leviathan,' 'Air Jaws: Top Gun,' 'Jaws vs. Blob,' 'Extinct or Alive: The Lost Shark Kingdom,' 'Extinct or Alive: Alaska's Jaws,' and 'Dark Waters.'

About Animal Planet Animal Planet is one of the world's largest animal channel brands. It reaches approximately 360 million households in over 200 countries and regions worldwide. It launched in Japan in December 2000.