It was 50 years ago this summer that Steven Spielberg’s “Jaws” terrorized moviegoers and became an instant classic.

Public policy expert hails 50th anniversary of movie Jaws (even with flaws) for helping sharks - Steven Spielberg’s 1975 blockbuster film ‘provided justification for’ anti-shark crackdowns, but also i

"This year marks the 50th anniversary of Jaws, the movie that portrayed the ocean’s apex predator as a 'monster,' sparking irrational fear and retribution," it continues. "Shockingly, more than a third of shark species are now at risk of extinction. This is a disaster for ocean health."

Would we be still be talking about Jaws with the same amount of reverence we do today if Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw, and Richard Dreyfuss were not the ones to set sail and hunt down a feared predator of the deep?

Steven Soderbergh details his undying love for Steven Spielberg’s film that introduced the concept of the summer blockbuster.

Visitors streaming out of Steamship Authority ferries in Vineyard Haven this weekend will likely notice a gift shop window clustered with apparel commemorating the 50th anniversary of “Jaws,” the 1975 summer blockbuster classic.

Steven Spielberg’s 1975 blockbuster film ‘provided justification for’ anti-shark crackdowns, but also inspired new enthusiasm for shark conservation