Scientists in California believe that the classic 1975 film “Jaws” led to a generation of galeophobics — people with an irrational fear of sharks.
. “Five-month-old babies were not afraid of sharks. So it appears as though our fear of them is learned and socially reinforced.
“What we find is that especially with popular media, it influences people’s attitudes and perceptions such that it exaggerates the danger that these animals pose,” Hancock said.. “In fact, if you do make a move toward a shark, they tend to go the other way,” Shark Lab director Chris Lowe told CBS News.Experts insist that shark attacks are incredibly rare and should not be considered a looming threat to beachgoers.
“Sharks don’t target human beings, and they certainly don’t hold grudges,” he said. “There is no such thing as a rogue shark which develops a taste for human flesh.” “Your chances of winning Powerball are better than being bitten by a shark,” Shark Lab director Chris Lowe said.Courtesy Everett Collection
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