Devour episode 174, "How Jaws Changed the World," available on Prime! Released in 1975, Jaws took a bite out of the box office and scared people out of the water. It was the first summer blockbuster and made Spielberg a household name. But this movie had unexpected consequences for Great White shark populations. They were cast as monsters and hunted mercilessly as people dealt with the fear stirred up by the movie. These sharks also inspired new generations of people to study them and learn what amazing creatures they are!
