I believe humanity has good in it and I am optimistic in it not nihilistic but people like you disgust me as yes for our planet we have been essentially monsters but we can change that. Anyways Trey made a great video on the oceans. https://t.co/xvt2Tav0TK
Patterns and ecosystem consequences of shark declines in the ocean.
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Many contributors emphasize the influence of cultural depictions on public perception, such as the 'Jaws effect' mentioned in multiple posts, which denotes how the film led to harmful stereotypes and behaviors towards sharks. Phrases like 'Mass-culling of sharks' and 'endangering them in our ecosystem' convey urgency and concern, illustrating that the tone is one of alarm paired with a desire for understanding and knowledge regarding shark conservation.
Most discussions reflect a strong consensus on the detrimental effects of media misconceptions about sharks, aligning well with the publication's findings.
There's a high level of curiosity evident in the posts, especially with many users sharing videos and resources related to the topic.
Contributors show deep engagement by referencing specific studies and expressing personal reactions to the way sharks have been portrayed in culture.
The discussions suggest that users perceive a significant impact of shark declines on marine ecosystems, echoing the main conclusions of the article.
Abstract in brief
- Large sharks have significantly declined in recent decades, impacting their role as apex predators in marine ecosystems.
- The decline leads to reduced natural mortality among various prey species, causing changes in their abundance, distribution, and behavior, particularly among smaller elasmobranchs, marine mammals, and sea turtles.
- Although evidence points to the top-down effects of sharks influencing coastal ecosystems, further research is necessary to fully understand the broader implications of these declines across different oceanic regions.
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@florianaigner Also dem Hai definitiv. Der Film hat so viel Schaden angerichtet, dass Benchley das lange bereut hat https://t.co/9XGgpLJvId
Here are some sources that better clarify on the negative impact Jaws had on shark conservation https://t.co/kTPlAytlVc https://t.co/TwTlZl6S34 https://t.co/D2QTb25KcL https://t.co/czp7hLcHnP
@sharks_everyday here's a video about this subject that I really like if anyone is interested! https://t.co/eQPhZOXTXl
@AlanBurnerV3 @SpectralAurora_ https://t.co/31n5vSoQKX my bro
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Impact of Jaws on Shark Conservation and Marine Ecosystems
This video explores the cultural and ecological impact of the 1975 film Jaws on shark conservation. It discusses the decline of large sharks and their crucial role as apex predators, which affects the abundance and…
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Impact of Shark Declines on Marine Ecosystem Balance
Ecosystem Balance by Kraaken explores the delicate interactions within diverse environments. The decline of apex predators like sharks significantly alters prey dynamics, affecting species abundance and behavior. This…
Great video on it https://t.co/xvt2Tav0TK
Enrealidad más que la película fue el periodismo amarillistas que dejaron de llamarlos incidentes a Ataques por tiburones. Más un montón de cosas https://t.co/E3MoU4urql https://t.co/qehJuOTMrp
@ThesameNao @pangosevenup Me gusta mucho esté video que indaga en el tema, que más que la película enrealidad fueron los medios periodisticos y demás lo que hizo que la persepcion prevaleciera. https://t.co/E3MoU4uZfT
That said there absolutely was a Jaws effect which caused a mass-culling of sharks, even harmless species. After its release, the NOAA proclaimed all sharks were "waste fish", basically announcing an open, unlimited commercial fishing season on all sharks. https://t.co/8qJjjRznZT
RT @Visceral9000: Here are some sources that better clarify on the negative impact Jaws had on shark conservation https://t.co/kTPlAytlVc…
Here are some sources that better clarify on the negative impact Jaws had on shark conservation https://t.co/kTPlAytlVc https://t.co/TwTlZl6S34 https://t.co/D2QTb25KcL https://t.co/czp7hLcHnP
here is a video by @/Trey_Explainer that discusses the demonization of sharks and its real world consequences (warning for images of hunted and dead sharks and other marine life throughout) https://t.co/Pp4mK98ydQ
@LucasNikolas_ @peterjordan100 E o próprio criador de Tubarão se arrependeu do livro que criou. Ele admitiu que a ignorância dele causou a ignorância de milhões de pessoas com relação a tubarões. https://t.co/tU63lHzeGp
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@Frankscotei @thatfuckasscat @MKeratos It isn’t just AI though. https://t.co/Ikd7DxnL57
@HaythamKen3486 @thatfuckasscat @MKeratos https://t.co/rcMGKaVjNG
@purecube169524 @meg4l0n @Livvvv4ever https://t.co/rcMGKaVjNG
@SamatHain31st https://t.co/z6hkxgv6HS This video was really good at explaining this
@ZoeFnaf https://t.co/62Ita0QHb4 trey da explainer
Trey the explainers video is really great on the topic in my opinion https://t.co/xvt2Tav0TK
@Kyuu96_ @bearbrandmilkk YES. IT. DOES. Why would they regret making Jaws if it's existence had absolutely no impact on the media/public perception of Sharks? Again, it didn't start the hate, but it 100% was a big contributor to the view of sharks as mindless killing machines. https://t.co/NYX5j8Z3nL
mfs just acting like its all bullshit as if numerous species havent declined significantly due to misinformation in media https://t.co/f9T39PyrBx https://t.co/7fezVBEuVl
@thedailyjaws https://t.co/T164nMuADc
@zenman431 @CollinRugg @money_bubby https://t.co/T164nMv8sK
@CollinRugg @money_bubby https://t.co/T164nMuADc
@studioanisa Sharks are innocent https://t.co/0JzB5lfrV3
i will always reference this video https://t.co/eaTLkRf7S0
@GavirroDiostre1 @Eliza_Rain De hecho en base a ese prejuicio se ha diezmado la población y se han desequilibrado los ecosistemas enteros del mar. Solo por una película que género un prejuicio estúpido. Los seres humanos, también mujeres, son el mal en la tierra. https://t.co/pHtPN3vpne
RT @ranlaugh: @sharks_everyday here's a video about this subject that I really like if anyone is interested! https://t.co/eQPhZOXTXl
@sharks_everyday here's a video about this subject that I really like if anyone is interested! https://t.co/eQPhZOXTXl
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RT @AquaticFlapper: I believe humanity has good in it and I am optimistic in it not nihilistic but people like you disgust me as yes for ou…
RT @AquaticFlapper: https://t.co/xvt2Tav0TK
RT @AquaticFlapper: https://t.co/xvt2Tav0TK
RT @AquaticFlapper: I believe humanity has good in it and I am optimistic in it not nihilistic but people like you disgust me as yes for ou…
RT @AquaticFlapper: I believe humanity has good in it and I am optimistic in it not nihilistic but people like you disgust me as yes for ou…
RT @AquaticFlapper: I believe humanity has good in it and I am optimistic in it not nihilistic but people like you disgust me as yes for ou…
RT @AquaticFlapper: I believe humanity has good in it and I am optimistic in it not nihilistic but people like you disgust me as yes for ou…
RT @AquaticFlapper: I believe humanity has good in it and I am optimistic in it not nihilistic but people like you disgust me as yes for ou…
RT @AquaticFlapper: I believe humanity has good in it and I am optimistic in it not nihilistic but people like you disgust me as yes for ou…
RT @AquaticFlapper: I believe humanity has good in it and I am optimistic in it not nihilistic but people like you disgust me as yes for ou…
RT @AquaticFlapper: https://t.co/xvt2Tav0TK
RT @AquaticFlapper: https://t.co/xvt2Tav0TK
RT @AquaticFlapper: I believe humanity has good in it and I am optimistic in it not nihilistic but people like you disgust me as yes for ou…
RT @AquaticFlapper: https://t.co/xvt2Tav0TK
RT @AquaticFlapper: I believe humanity has good in it and I am optimistic in it not nihilistic but people like you disgust me as yes for ou…
RT @AquaticFlapper: https://t.co/xvt2Tav0TK
RT @AquaticFlapper: I believe humanity has good in it and I am optimistic in it not nihilistic but people like you disgust me as yes for ou…
RT @AquaticFlapper: https://t.co/xvt2Tav0TK
RT @AquaticFlapper: I believe humanity has good in it and I am optimistic in it not nihilistic but people like you disgust me as yes for ou…
RT @AquaticFlapper: I believe humanity has good in it and I am optimistic in it not nihilistic but people like you disgust me as yes for ou…
RT @AquaticFlapper: https://t.co/xvt2Tav0TK
RT @AquaticFlapper: I believe humanity has good in it and I am optimistic in it not nihilistic but people like you disgust me as yes for ou…
RT @AquaticFlapper: I believe humanity has good in it and I am optimistic in it not nihilistic but people like you disgust me as yes for ou…
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I believe humanity has good in it and I am optimistic in it not nihilistic but people like you disgust me as yes for our planet we have been essentially monsters but we can change that. Anyways Trey made a great video on the oceans. https://t.co/xvt2Tav0TK
RT @BMauschen: @florianaigner Also dem Hai definitiv. Der Film hat so viel Schaden angerichtet, dass Benchley das lange bereut hat https:/…
RT @BMauschen: @florianaigner Also dem Hai definitiv. Der Film hat so viel Schaden angerichtet, dass Benchley das lange bereut hat https:/…
@florianaigner Also dem Hai definitiv. Der Film hat so viel Schaden angerichtet, dass Benchley das lange bereut hat https://t.co/9XGgpLJvId
@QuatoofCapital @DelusionPosting The problem is with that line of thinking, our irrational take is fear and actions driven by fear are disasters, by generalice something you don't even know, we destroyed our planet, all just for starting with that behaviour: https://t.co/M4rzlHcmQn
@omimox1 @DelusionPosting People believe that of sharks too. We even did a ecocide of many thousands of billions through the decades just by fear, and for thinking "all sharks eat humans, are man killers" So, when people have this line of thinking I just show them what we did https://t.co/M4rzlHcmQn
one of the best vids ive ever watched. sharks arent monsters <3 https://t.co/V14LwvlZXL
https://t.co/5fM3pX6lrZ eu <3 tubarões e esse youtuber ele é gostoso
@labourpress Jaws is not the best comparison as it sensationalised the danger of sharks. This video demonstrates the issue with that. https://t.co/lkl3aMMtf6
@Alpha_Avtr rlly cool video abt them which i love for anyone whos interested: https://t.co/rFb8tpkcKn :))
@winecoloredsea This one from Real Science is a banger and I've watched it 10 times: https://t.co/3UZaZnVxLY This one: https://t.co/pfabt9pc6N Not about hammerheads, but pretty great: https://t.co/K68g7xeZgI About jaws and why it sucked for marine conservation: https://t.co/1zhQgJQU6X
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@MrWanuel_ESO De hecho este video lo documenta bastante bien https://t.co/MqXRAAQkY4
The animal is acting like an animal! Let it be!!! Also this is a really good video discussing the ecological impact of demonizing sharks: https://t.co/Og0N3XdZlW
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The Shark in Jaws Did Nothing Wrong - An Ecological Video Essay https://t.co/kuM2Z0yrlK via @YouTube Sharks are beautiful majestic animals!
@reberrabon_bon I like this Video Essay about Jaws and Sharks. Give it a watch. It's pretty interesting. https://t.co/idLbv0mbKh
Even the great white sharks prefer to steer away from humans and just stay put for their seals hunt we dont have the right fat for them yall too much bones and not enough fat. Theres a great video essay for this i like so much!! https://t.co/L9DETROzlF
This was a really good overview about what we are looking at with sharks and the ecosystem. And as someone who had been planning to go into ichthyology, it's really shocking to me how small the shark expert field is. https://t.co/UifbD9rtsJ
@ecileatricia https://t.co/xsDYajSjqA
@Realducklord1 Sharks are endangered and harmless so I’m upset Turkeys are chickens are breed specifically to be eaten so I don’t care https://t.co/fMizeK7cc8
i am always free to defend sharks from idiots at all hours. also recommending this video once again: https://t.co/sAjqao7EC0 https://t.co/pbrp1Dz2yg
The Shark in Jaws Did Nothing Wrong - An Ecological Video Essay https://t.co/2xY7TVCVKg via @YouTube
if youre interested in the story of how sharks became demonized by the media watch this video essay! its extremely interesting. https://t.co/sAjqao8cry
@gammashitlord @Malzykins @ZIFIXLoic @rTerraria https://t.co/NZV94tg065
The Shark in Jaws Did Nothing Wrong - An Ecological Video Essay https://t.co/DWIe6qE75r via @YouTube. Thought provoking and really well made video about Sharks. Must watch!
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Watch the full video before judging sharks
If y'all are interested in learning more about sharks, and how popular culture affected them, check out this cool video essay that made me cry like 3 times: https://t.co/oiO0GVc5QP
idk i'm not an expert but i remembered watching both of these video essays ages ago and fused the knowledge i got from them together https://t.co/XWbl7m8c5N https://t.co/m5zgxDRK7W
@blaqueleoni they’re actually very affectionate creatures! they don’t even really want to eat humans honestly but with the movie jaws, it caused for them to become increasingly killed and now endangering them in our ecosystem :/ sad shit https://t.co/bOzKYLNIQo
@GameJunkyard11 @tragicbirdapp It's actually 100% true. Here's a great video on the topic, I strongly recommend! https://t.co/EbgnCmAA9d
https://t.co/Ob65BOkGIW This video is great by the way, goes over a lot of the stuff I'm talking about in this thread and has great sources and research put into it.
@AlanBurnerV3 @SpectralAurora_ https://t.co/31n5vSoQKX my bro
@Zuthal1 @SpectralAurora_ @VisionFrozen for you: https://t.co/31n5vSoQKX
@SharkWeek The Shark in Jaws Did Nothing Wrong - An Ecological Video Essay: https://t.co/NIp5u1nqOA
@ScienceChannel @ForrestGalante @Discovery @discoveryplus The Shark in Jaws Did Nothing Wrong - An Ecological Video Essay: https://t.co/NIp5u15PX2
The Shark in Jaws Did Nothing Wrong - An Ecological Video Essay: https://t.co/NIp5u15PX2
@AnimalPlanet The Shark in Jaws Did Nothing Wrong - An Ecological Video Essay: https://t.co/NIp5u15PX2
@Trey_Explainer https://t.co/NIp5u15PX2
@Trey_Explainer The Shark in Jaws Did Nothing Wrong - An Ecological Video Essay: https://t.co/NIp5u15PX2
@CapitanDubrok @karinaeliza77 @Robinski__ Fundamento científico sobre el efecto de la pérdida de tiburones hay mucho, solo tienen que buscar un poco en la literatura científico y encontrarás muchos artículos sobre ello. A partir de este de ya hace unos años puedes llegar a otros muchos. https://t.co/PSK72HZlDz
@WhySharksMatter If it is there, it's likely discussed here https://t.co/UeQ21vYo93
....sharks aren't constrained by prey size due to bite strength and dentition 3/n (https://t.co/iSJ9mz9P23) https://t.co/7t33Prmq11