Jaws helped spur a fishing frenzy – so how have the world’s sharks fared since the 1975 release?

The movie Jaws influenced many people’s views on sharks. After the film’s release, shark fishing increased, harming shark populations. Sharks grow slowly and reproduce less, making them vulnerable to overfishing. Since the 1990s, some protective measures were introduced, leading to small signs of recovery. However, many shark species are still at risk due to continued overfishing.