3) Jaws (1975)
Jaws came out in 1975 and was directed by Steven Spielberg. It followed a great white shark terrorizing a coastal town. The movie caused widespread fear of sharks and made people more nervous about swimming in the ocean. Shark hunting rose, and marine research funding increased as people wanted to learn more about them. The term “shark attack” entered public vocabulary and became a common fear. The movie also redefined summer blockbusters. Its suspenseful pacing and ominous music set a new standard for thrillers. It left an unforgettable mark and turned sharks into one of the ocean’s most feared predators.
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