Steven Spielbergsaid he regrets the harmful impact his classic 1975 filmJawshad on the shark population.

“I really, truly regret that.”

“That’s one of the things I still fear,” he said.

American actor Roy Scheider on the set of Jaws, directed by Steven Spielberg. (Photo by Sunset Boulevard/Corbis via Getty Images)

Roy Scheider on set of ‘Jaws’.Sunset Boulevard/Corbis via Getty

“You didn’t have to have a fancy boat or gear,” Burgess said.

Benchley has also expressed remorse.

“Sharks don’t target human beings, and they certainly don’t hold grudges.”

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Steven Spielberg.Steve Granitz/FilmMagic

Spielberg conceded that there was manipulation on his part in the radio interview.

“That’s manipulation.

That’s okay, I confess that.”

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