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202541 minGdocumentary

Surviving Jaws

202541 minGdocumentary

Fifty years after the release of Jaws, marine biologist Tom "Blowfish" Hurd and ecologist Michelle Jewell dive with great whites to test popular myths.

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Fifty years after the release of Jaws, marine biologist Tom "Blowfish" Hurd and ecologist Michelle Jewell dive with great whites to test popular myths.

Synopsis

Marine biologist Tom "Blowfish" Hurd and ecologist Michelle Jewell dive with great white sharks off the coast of California. Their mission is to clarify myths surrounding these predators, decades after the release of Jaws in 1975. They investigate claims about the dangers of skinny dipping and whether a shark could bite through a boat. This 41-minute documentary combines scientific insight with firsthand experiences in the water, aiming to separate reality from fiction about sharks.

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Why Watch

Meet marine biologist Tom 'Blowfish' Hurd in action.
Find out if skinny dipping is truly risky.
See if sharks can chew through a boat.

Did You Know

The film is released in 2025, marking 50 years since 'Jaws'.
Tom 'Blowfish' Hurd is a marine biologist featured in the film.
The documentary lasts for 41 minutes.

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Shark enthusiastsMarine biology studentsFans of 'Jaws'

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the main experts featured in Surviving Jaws?

Marine biologist Tom 'Blowfish' Hurd and ecologist Michelle Jewell are the main experts featured.

What year was Surviving Jaws released?

Surviving Jaws was released in 2025.

How long is the documentary Surviving Jaws?

The documentary has a duration of 41 minutes.

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