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Couch potatoes and active travelers watch Discovery Channel's adventure shows

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Great White Shark - Shark Week

Shark Week

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Couch potatoes and adventurous travelers are turning to the Discovery Channel adventure shows to live vicariously. The annual Shark Week, every summer lures in viewers for daily television programs. Here's where to go if you want to see "10 Jaw Dropping Shark Videos - which feature some of the worse shark attacks ever.During the annual 'Shark Week' you can see some amazing videos, take Shark 101 to learn more about these amazing creatures and and even put these scenes and videos on your phone. Head to Shark Week's FLO TV between Aug 2 and August 14 for two weeks of nail biting and heart pounding stories behind some of the most memorable shark attacks.

Watch Man Vs. Wild, or Climb Mount Everest Vis Sherpa's Cams

Programs such as "Man Vs. Wild' and 'Survivorman' attract TV watchers year-round. On the Discovery Channel's website you can climb Mount Everest via sherpas' cams without leaving your warm home.You can even climb Mount Everest yourself - at least on the Discovery Channel's website, playing Razor's Edge.

The Discovery Channel Online Store

The Discovery Channel has an online store where you can get DVDs of many of the shows, such as Shark Week or Man vs. Wild, toys and gear for adventure travel, such as the Solar Hybrid Charger. To start browsing visit Shop the Discovery Channel Sale and Save on Educational Toys, DVDs and Books. You may even be able to find a DVD or toy from your favorite show in the clearance area. Visit Shop the Discovery Clearance Sale and Save up to 40% on Toys, DVDs and Blu-ray.

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