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Michaela Thompson
Historian and anthropologist of science at MIT and Harvard. Her research focuses on human relationships with great white sharks.
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Jun 23, 2025
• 54min
How Jaws made us believe white sharks are real villains
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Join Molly Segal, a CBC producer known for her documentary on sharks, along with shark scientist John Chisholm and historian Michaela Thompson, as they delve into how 'Jaws' reshaped our view of great whites. They explore the eerie relationship between cultural myths and ocean life, revealing how fear of sharks was already ingrained in society before the film's 1975 release. Marine biologist Pete Gerges adds flavor by discussing the broader implications of humanity's fascination with sea monsters. It's a deep dive into perception, myth, and reality surrounding these misunderstood creatures.
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