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The notion that sharks are some "mindless killer" that was going to kill anyone who swims in the water or on a boat is inaccurate to the nature of the predator, according to experts.
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lennart voßgätter
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  • June 9, 2025

How 'Jaws' impacted public perception of sharks

The notion that sharks are some "mindless killer" that was going to kill anyone who swims in the water or on a boat is inaccurate to the nature of the predator, according to experts.

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