This year marks the 50th anniversary of "Jaws," Steven Spielberg's 1975 blockbuster about a ravenous great white shark. The film packed theaters and terrified audiences, leaving behind a lasting fear of sharks. While many Americans are terrified of them, shark attacks are relatively rare and the species is widely misunderstood. PBS News Hour's William Brangham spoke to the Living Sharks Museum's Keith Cowley to learn more about sharks and dispel common misconceptions. | PBS NewsHour

ON THIS DAY, 1975 "Jaws" released in theaters. On June 20, 1975, Jaws, the story of a great white shark that terrorizes a New England resort town became an instant blockbuster... and made many of us terrified of the ocean. Thanks🥴🦈 | The Elsa Kurt Show