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Steven Spielberg ‘truly’ regrets demonization of sharks and harmful sport fishing caused by ‘Jaws’
Steven Spielberg 'truly' regrets demonization of sharks and harmful sport fishing caused by 'Jaws',In addition to ushering in the concept of the summer blockbuster, Steven Spielberg's Jaws also kind of painted sharks as evil killing machines capable of revenge. Millions of audience members were terrified to go in the water after showings, deathly afraid that they'd be gobbled up like poor Chrissie Watkins, Alex Kinter, and Captain Quint.

Steven Spielberg ‘truly’ regrets demonization of sharks and harmful sport fishing caused by ‘Jaws’

In addition to ushering in the concept of the summer blockbuster, Steven Spielberg’s Jaws also kind of painted sharks as evil killing machines capable of revenge. Millions of audience members were terrified to go in the water after showings, deathly afraid that they’d be gobbled up like poor Chrissie Watkins, Alex Kinter, and Captain Quint.