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February 7, 2024 149 mins

What antique shark books were on Martin Brody's desk in Jaws? The imagery used from these books can tell us a lot about how science viewed sharks during this era. 

A continuation of Episode 74, shark expert Andrew Currie brings a volume of information to the show, and we have the most comprehensive take on the shark books featured in the movie.

The origins of the word 'shark' in the English language is discovered.

The Book of Quint first printing has sold out - a second printing is already underway. We address the book shortage during the North American release on January 23, 2024.

Reader reviews and listener emails.

Heat 2 by Michael Mann is announced in development with Warner Brothers after being published as a novel. Is there a similar path for The Book of Quint and Universal?

The Book of Quint audiobook is announced with a release date of March 26, 2024 by Tantor Media. Professional actor and narrator Jon Waters is in the recording stages right now.

Tantor Media - The Book of Quint

https://tantor.com/the-book-of-quint-ryan-dacko.html

A super-sized episode of the Jaws Obsession!

Show notes & photos: https://t.me/jawsob

bookofquint - Linktree

https://linktr.ee/bookofquint

Ryan Dacko (@bookofquint) • Instagram photos and videos

Show notes & photos: https://t.me/jawsob

The Book of Quint

By Ryan Dacko

ISBN: 9781398122475

Amberley Publishing

Email: JawsOB2025@gmail.com

Jawsob.com

BookofQuint.com

Jaws Obsession UK (@JawsObsessionUK) / Twitter

Jon Tedder and Quint's Sharkin' Shack:

https://www.etsy.com/shop/QuintsSharkinShack

ORCA REBUILD - Home (weebly.com)

https://www.youtube.com/c/OrcaRebuild/featured

(7) Orca Rebuild | Facebook

@orca_rebuild • Instagram photos and videos

Music composed by Karl Casey and White Bat Audio

https://karlcasey.bandcamp.com/ 

https://www.youtube.com/c/WhiteBatAudio/ 

Closing Song

Jammin on the Orca by Dapper Dog

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0HvhDJtHxxo

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