TV & Media

Gallagher is a host, expert talent, and producer for Discovery Channel, appearing on multiple network productions of Shark Week each year for the last 4 years, which have been seen by millions of viewers. In addition to serving as a scientific expert and on-screen talent, he has also coordinated served as a co-executive producer working to develop stories, creatives, crew contracts, and logistics. He has also appeared on National Geographic, BBC, and various online media outlets.

Tiger Queen

An adrenaline-filled adventure to find a new-to-science population of tiger sharks in the Turks and Caicos Islands, co-hosted with Kinga Phillips.

Sharks of The Bermuda Triangle

On this show, Austin leads an expedition to study tiger sharks in the heart of the Bermuda Triangle, and discovers the first ever evidence of tiger shark mating in the deep.

Shaq Does Shark Week

Famous athlete and celebrity Shaquille O’Neal joins Austin and Dr. Tristan Guttridge on a fun adventure to get him closer to sharks than ever before.

Tiger Shark King

In order to prove tiger sharks are living in the deep trenches of The Bahamas, Austin leads a submersible expedition and uncovers over a dozen species below 1,000 feet.

Brad Paisley’s Shark Country

Country music star Brad Paisley joins Dr. Austin Gallagher on a mission to investigate the hearing capabilities of sharks.

List of Key Productions and Credits

2023

Discovery Channel Shark Week (2023): “Belly of The Beast: Feeding Frenzy” – Lead Host and Expert (Hazmat Productions)
Discovery Channel Shark Week (2023): “Monster Mako: Fresh Blood” – Lead Host and Expert (Hazmat Productions)

2022

Discovery Channel Shark Week (2022): “Monster Mako Under The Rig” – Host and Expert (Hazmat Productions)
Discovery Channel Shark Week (2022): “Shark Dome” – Lead Host and Expert (Hazmat Productions)
Discovery Channel Shark Week (2022): “Pig Vs Shark” – Lead Host (Ping Pong Productions)

2021

Discovery Channel Shark Week (2021): “Tiger Queen” – Co-Host and Expert Talent (Ping Pong Productions)
Discovery Channel Shark Week (2021): “Brad Paisley’s Shark Country” – Lead Expert and Talent, Co-Executive Producer (Critical Content)
Discovery Channel Shark Week (2021): “Dr. Pimple Popper Pops Shark Week” – Lead Expert and Talent (Ping Pong Productions)
Discovery Channel Shark Week (2021): “Josh Gates After Dark Shark Show” – Shark Expert and On-Screen Interviewee (Ping Pong Productions)
Discovery Channel Shark Week (2021)” “The Daily Bite” – Shark Expert and On-Screen Interviewee (Discovery Channel)

2020

Discovery Channel Shark Week (2020): “Tiger Shark King” – Shark Expert, On-Camera Talent, Production Consultant (Anomaly Entertainment)
Discovery Channel Shark Week (2020): “Adam Devine’s Secret Shark Laid” – Shark Expert, On-Camera Talent, Production Consultant (Hazmat Productions)
National Geographic Shark Fest (2020): “Sharks of the Bermuda Triangle” – Shark Expert and On-Screen Talent (Hoff Productions)
Discovery Channel Shark Week (2020)” “The Daily Bite” – Shark Expert and On-Screen Interviewee (Discovery Channel)

2019