I expect that the major impact of the movie was a general fear of the species and lack of concern when they were overfished around the world.

Only in recent years has some of that public misconception been turned around, mostly by documentaries, animal rights groups, Discovery Channel and scientists who have the real story on the plight and value of the many members of this worldwide shark family. Hopefully, it is not too late for the species that is overfished just about everywhere.