Marking the 50-year anniversary of Jaws, Steven Spielberg reflects on the film's lasting impact, particularly its negative portrayal of sharks. The film sparked a global fascination while simultaneously contributing to widespread fear and the subsequent destruction of shark populations. Lewis Pugh, a long-distance swimmer and environmental advocate, highlights Jaws' detrimental effects on ocean conservation efforts and public attitudes toward swimming. Spielberg openly expresses regret for the ecological consequences that followed the film's release, emphasizing a need to rebuild understanding and respect for sharks.
"I regret the decimation of the shark population because of the book and film. I truly and to this day regret that," he told the BBC in 2022.
Pugh laments the world still suffering from Jaws, arguing it led to widespread destruction of shark populations and instilled fear about swimming in the sea.
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