Jaws effect

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The Jaws effect is a term coined by Dr Christopher Neff, a public policy professor at the University of Sydney, to describe the mistaken belief that sharks are villains, thanks in part to monster-movies like Jaws. This belief can lead to negative attitudes and policies towards sharks and other marine animals, such as culling, overfishing, and habitat destruction. The Jaws effect is an example of how media representations of animals can influence human-animal relations and ethical discourses.