Shark week is upon us and we've decided to celebrate with our favorite famous sharks in pop culture!
Now in its 26th year, Shark Week was created to raise awareness and respect for the often-misunderstood animals. A worldwide event that broadcasts in 72 different countries, since its debut on The Discovery Channel in 1987, Shark Week has gone from being simply a weeklong documentary special into an eagerly anticipated annual social media phenomenon.
Even before shark week these majestic and terrifying creatures have been all over the media in films and television. We have rounded up the best of the best and here is our list of top five sharks in popular culture.
1. "Jaws"
As if this was a surprise this 1975 Spielberg thriller is the one that started it all. It single-handedly created the summer blockbuster. This was also the movie to confirm American's fear of sharks and effectively ended ocean swimming for millions of horrified people.
2. "Finding Nemo" Bruce, Chum & Anchor
Bruce and his friends are reformed carnivores determined to change their bloodthirsty shark image. Unfortunately, millions of years of evolutionary biology often wins out over their vegetarian diet
3. "The Little Mermaid"
Although the shark was only on screen for a few minutes "The Little Mermaid" makes a splash for terrifying three year olds everywhere in what was supposed to be a 'family movie.'
4. "Shark Tale" Don Lino
Don Lino is the bad-tempered leader and boss of the Great White Sharks. The mob boss of sharks gives these predators an all new scary edge.
5. "Street Sharks" Ripster, Jab, Streex & Big Slammu
Street Sharks is an American-Canadian animated television series about crime-fighting half-man/half-sharks. These sharks could fight crime on land, what more can you say.
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