The toothy villain of “Jaws” terrified audiences in 1975. But offscreen, the hit film — which is celebrating its 50th anniversary — impacted sharks in unexpected ways.

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So, in celebration of the movie's 50th anniversary, let's take a brief look back at how Jaws made its shark come to life, and why we didn't see it nearly as much as Spielberg planned.

Sadly, all three sharks used in the actual filming of 1975’s Jaws were destroyed following production. But a fourth shark was made from the same mold — though this one didn’t menace any ...

Researchers are using advanced technology to study great white sharks off Cape Cod, revealing they are not the mindless killers depicted in "Jaws." White sharks are cautious hunters, exhibiting ...

Steven Spielberg's first blockbuster, "Jaws," also risked being his final film as chaos reigned. But 50 years on, the shark saga still thrills fans.

A boy jumps off 'Jaws Bridge' during JawsFest: The Tribute, a festival celebrating the film Jaws, on the island of Martha's Vineyard on Aug. 11, 2012, in Edgartown, Massachusetts.

As the blockbuster film "Jaws" turns 50, recent shark attacks are making headlines as experts share that increased sightings reflect better technology and more people in water, not more sharks.

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Before “Jaws” premiered in 1975, most shark research was conducted by the U.S. Navy. Much of it involved experimenting and testing repellents to prevent shark attacks on sailors.