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    ‘Jaws’ at 50: Americans still fear sharks a half-century after blockbuster’s debut

    Half a century after “Jaws” sparked a fear of sharks in Americans, recent research shows humans don’t need to be afraid of the big fish.

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    By Danielle Chiriguayo • Jun 21, 2025 • 4m Listen

    Half a century after “Jaws” sparked a fear of sharks in Americans, recent research shows humans don’t need to be afraid of the big fish.

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