From Jaws to Finding Nemo, NJIT Researcher Separates Fact from Fiction in Shark Cinema
Just how realistic are the nail-biting shark attack scenes we see portrayed on the big screen?
Recently, NJIT Ph.D. student and shark researcher Amani Webber-Schultz sat down with Business Insider to take a deep dive into 10 memorable shark attack scenes from TV and Hollywood, lending some expert commentary and ranking how each stacks up to actual science.
From Jaws to Finding Nemo, Webber-Schultz dispels some popular myths about the famed predators, while offering lesser-known facts about the world of great whites, hammerheads and more.
Along with studying shark morphology and biomechanics at NJIT’s Flammang Lab, Webber-Schultz is co-founder and chief financial officer of Minorities in Shark Sciences (MISS), a nonprofit that funds hands-on field research experiences for gender minorities of color who want to pursue careers in shark research. Over the past year, MISS has grown to over 400 members from more than 30 countries.
Webber-Schultz can also be found elsewhere offering commentary and speaking with guest scientists on all-things sharks. You can learn more by tuning in to The Sharkpedia Podcast, which she co-hosts twice a month.
