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50 years after ‘Jaws,’ researcher dispels myths about sharks - PBS News Hour - Science

50 years after ‘Jaws,’ researcher dispels myths about sharks - PBS News Hour - Science

Update: 2025-09-01
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This 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. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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50 years after ‘Jaws,’ researcher dispels myths about sharks - PBS News Hour - Science

50 years after ‘Jaws,’ researcher dispels myths about sharks - PBS News Hour - Science