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Let me know when they accuse 'breathing' of being racist.
‘Shark Week’ lacks diversity, overrepresents men named Mike, scientists say
Researchers say Discovery’s programming overwhelmingly featured White men as experts while emphasizing negative messages about sharks
Lisa Whitenack loved sharks as a kid. She spent rainy days leafing through a guide to sharks in Reader’s Digest. Every summer, she would watch “Shark Week,” Discovery’s annual TV event that spotlights the ocean predator with seven days of dedicated programming.