50 years after 'Jaws,' researcher dispels myths about sharks
September 1, 2025
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as posted by the channelThis year marks the 50th anniversary of "Jaws," the 1975 Steven Spielberg blockbuster about a ravenous great white shark. The film packed theaters and instilled a deep, lasting fear of sharks. While many Americans are terrified of them, shark attacks are relatively rare and the species is widely misunderstood. William Brangham discussed more with Keith Cowley of the Shark Research Institute.
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