As “Jaws” Turns 50 Years Old, San Diego Is Advancing Its Impact on Shark Science

Is ‘Jaws’ what made us all fear sharks?

The toothy villain of “Jaws” terrified audiences in 1975. Offscreen, the hit film — which is celebrating its 50th anniversary — impacted sharks in unexpected ways.

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As “Jaws” turns 50 years old, San Diego is advancing its impact on shark science

Stock futures were higher on Friday, with investors monitoring conflict in the Middle East between Iran and Israel, and potential direct U.S. involvement. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 77 points, or 0.2%. Nasdaq 100 futures ticked up 0.2%, along with S&P 500 futures. U.S. markets were closed Thursday for the Juneteenth holiday. International benchmark Brent slid more than 2% Friday, while U.S. crude was marginally lower. …