Andy Samberg Is Shark Week's Chief Shark Officer

Andy Samberg performs onstage during the 2010 ESPY Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on July 14, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. (Getty Images)more pics »

Andy Samberg (Getty Images) Ladies and gentlemen, Shark Week is upon us. The week in which the Discovery Channel unleashes myriad footage of predatory sea creatures eating and mating and sharking it up for an entire week, with thrilling documentaries like Shark Feeding Frenzy and Top Five Eaten Alive.

This year, comedian Andy Samberg has taken the role of Chief Shark Officer, a storied position he most likely created for himself.

Wondering why Samberg is particularly suited to presiding over Shark Week? He'll tell you in his own words. Check out the video below.