US Edition'Jaws' Turns 50. It Changed Pop Culture and Our Perception of Sharks
- Universal released the film Jaws on June 20, 1975, directed by Steven Spielberg, which portrayed sharks as bloodthirsty predators.
- The film was based on Peter Benchley's 1974 novel and followed growing public fascination and fears fueled by increased ocean activities and earlier shark encounters.
- Jaws broke box office records, sparked a 14-week run as the number one film, and introduced John Williams' iconic two-note score representing the shark's ominous presence.
- The movie influenced a surge in shark hunting and tournaments that, combined with overfishing and lethal control, contributed to an 80–90% global decline in white shark populations since mid-20th century.
- While Jaws incited widespread shark fear, scientists and historians note the film shaped public perception more than scientific reality, and that sharks remain vital despite ongoing threats.
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'Jaws' — and the two musical notes that changed Hollywood forever
“Da, duh.”Two simple notes – E and F – have become synonymous with tension, fear and sharks, representing the primal dread of being stalked by a predator.And they largely have “Jaws” to thank. Fifty years ago, Steven Spielberg’s blockbuster film – along with its spooky score composed by John Williams – convinced generations of swimmers to think twice before going in the water. As a scholar of media history and popular culture, I decided to take …
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