The Discovery Channel, the network behind “Shark Week,” wants President Trump Donald John TrumpUS reimposes UN sanctions on Iran amid increasing tensions Jeff Flake: Republicans 'should hold the same position' on SCOTUS vacancy as 2016 Trump supporters chant 'Fill that seat' at North Carolina rally MORE to know sharks are "critical" to the ecosystem.

Trump, according to a second-hand report this week, once said that he wants all sharks to die.

“Shark Week celebrates the wonder of these majestic creatures and their critical importance to the ecosystem,” a Discovery Channel spokesperson told Mashable in response. “Their safety and conservation is the most important message conveyed throughout the week.”

Trump’s alleged disdain for sharks was revealed in a 2011 interview with adult film star Stormy Daniels, which was published earlier this week.

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In the interview with InTouch, Daniels, whose real name is Stephanie Clifford, said she and Trump were having dinner while a “Shark Week” special about a massive shark attack was on television, prompting him to say he hopes “all the sharks die.”

“He is obsessed with sharks,” she told the magazine. “Terrified of sharks. He was like, 'I donate to all these charities, and I would never donate to any charity that helps sharks. I hope all the sharks die.’ … It’s so strange, I know.”

InTouch published the years-old interview after The Wall Street Journal reported that Trump’s personal lawyer, Michael Cohen, had arranged a $130,000 payment to Daniels to convince her to stay quiet about her alleged 2006 affair with Trump.

Cohen and the White House have denied the affair occurred, and Cohen has denied the payment to Daniels.