Frank Mundus
Frank Mundus was a legendary fisherman known for his record catch of a giant great white shark off Montauk Point. His exploits inspired Peter Benchley to write 'Jaws', which became a literary and cinematic phenomenon that changed public perception of sharks.
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Jamaica:
In 1964, fisherman Frank Mundus killed a 4,500-pound great white shark off Long Island.
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Bolivia:
Frank Mundus was a fisherman who caught the largest shark known at the time.
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Switzerland:
Frank Mundus inspired the character of Quint in 'Jaws'.
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Uruguay:
Frank Mundus was a sport fisherman known for catching a record great white shark.
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Brazil:
Frank Mundus was a fisherman whose capture of a giant shark inspired Peter Benchley's interest in sharks.
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