How ‘Jaws’ Inspired Wave of Shark Research and Conservation 50 years ago, the fictional movie “Jaws,” made real-life beachgoers a little nervous about jumping in the water but the blockbuster film ...
In 1975, Steven Spielberg gifted movie-goers the ultimate summer blockbuster. Fifty years and four films later, Jaws is nothing short of a cult classic. A collaboration that makes perfect sense, ...
50 years on, the novel and film get criticized for maligning sharks. But they also raised a generation of marine biologists and environmentalists. Happy Friday! Today we’re explaining how “Jaws,” ...
Jul 3, 2025 Jul 3, 2025 Updated Jul 3, 2025 0 Oklahoma is states away from an ocean. It didn’t matter. After watching “Jaws,” Oklahomans were skittish about going into the water. Linda Thomason was a ...
50 years ago, the fictional movie “Jaws,” made real-life beachgoers a little nervous about jumping in the water but the blockbuster film actually launched a wave of shark research and conservation.