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A shark’s tale: from villains to vital guardians Among the myriad creatures inhabiting our planet, none elicit so much fear and fascination as the shark. And ever since the iconic film Jaws sent shivers down our spines in 1975, one of man’s biggest fears is what may lurk in the deep. As a consequence, these majestic predators have been unfairly vilified and misunderstood. However, as our knowledge deepens and awareness grows, it becomes increasingly evident that sharks are not the monsters depicted in movies. Indeed, as well as their invaluable role in the ocean ecosystem, the majority of sharks pose no threat to humans.
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