"While many parents can only think of the big teeth and the chomping, it’s the kids who are bringing that positive view of sharks."
-- Ross Johnston, an educator and shark expert at Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium
When “Jaws” burst onto movie screens on June 20, 1975, the film shocked audiences with a vengeful, spine-chilling monster.
More than 40 years later, a slogan from the film, “Don’t go in the water,” has turned out to be a lousy PR campaign for the apex predators whose numbers worldwide have been decimated.
But thanks to conservation and education efforts, including those at Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium, some marine experts say they are beginning to see a change in the way younger generations view sharks.
Read more at the Sarasota Herald-Tribune.