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Jaws

Book • 1974

Published in 1974, 'Jaws' tells the story of a great white shark that preys upon the fictional town of Amity, a small seaside resort on Long Island.

The novel follows the efforts of Police Chief Martin Brody, marine biologist Matt Hooper, and shark hunter Quint as they try to stop the shark.

The book explores themes of public safety versus economic survival, marital strife, and the primal fear of nature's brutality.

Despite mixed critical reviews, the novel was a huge commercial success and led to a iconic film adaptation by Steven Spielberg.

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Andrew Huberman

Mentioned in 50 episodes

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as an example of an author who worked in a less-than-ideal environment to maintain focus.

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Ben Greenfield

, recommending it as a resource to understand jaw development.

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