The Negative Reputation Of Sharks In The Film Jaws

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When I was about fourteen years old, I saw the movie Jaws for the first time. I remember being fascinated with the story and loving every second of the film, however, it did give me a deep fear of the ocean and of sharks in general. At the time I did not realize and understand that sharks were very misunderstood creatures; I was under the impression that they were all dangerous and should be feared. People assume that they are more likely to be killed by a shark, but it is actually the other way around. While they can be dangerous in certain situations, sharks are given a bad reputation and it is affecting the species as a whole. Many different types of sharks are becoming endangered due to fishermen hunting them for sport, people being frightened

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