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“There's nothing in the sea this fish would fear. Other fish run from bigger things. That's their instinct. But this fish doesn't run from anything. He doesn't fear.”

Quote by Peter Benchley

Book:Jaws

Work

Set in the summer of 1960, this suspenseful story follows the efforts of a small town's police chief and a marine biologist to stop a deadly great white shark that has been attacking beachgoers. more

Author

Peter Benchley was an American author known for his marine adventure novels. His work 'Jaws' became a bestseller and was adapted into a classic film, having a profound impact on global culture. more

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