When author Peter Benchley’s 1974 book was going to print, he needed to choose a title. He has juggled various titles — ...

With its ominous score and “shark-that-you-don’t-see” terror, “Jaws” tapped into a primal fear and changed how movies reached ...

The film’s release in 1975 haunted the reputation of sharks worldwide. But a generation of scientists helped to turn the tide.

Many behaviourists believe shark attacks on humans are a case of mistaken identity. Few reach the gigantic proportions described in Jaws; a section of the book discusses the extinct giant shark ...