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'KPop Demon Hunters' star, Ken Jeong joins celebrity hosts for the return of Shark Week
Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Michael Kaufman , KRON4 (KRON-TV)
· July 23, 2026
· 1 min read
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) – You’re gonna need a bigger boat. In 1975, Jaws revolutionized the film industry. The Steven Spielberg-directed thriller, about a giant, man-eating great white shark, is widely credited as the first modern summer blockbuster and on many lists of top horror movies of all time...
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Key takeaway In 1975, Jaws revolutionized the film industry.
Why this matters in The San Francisco
The return of Shark Week, with its new celebrity host Ken Jeong, may seem like a distant television event, but for San Francisco residents, the fascination with sharks hits close to home. The city's proximity to the Pacific Ocean and its popular beaches, such as those in Pacifica and Half Moon Bay, means that shark sightings and encounters are a real concern for locals and tourists alike. In fact, the waters off the San Francisco coast are known to be a habitat for great white sharks, making shark research and education a relevant and pressing issue for the community. As Shark Week brings attention to these fascinating creatures, San Francisco's own marine biologists and researchers will likely be watching with interest, and perhaps even contributing their own expertise to the conversation.
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Published: July 23, 2026 ·
Source: KRON4 (KRON-TV) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) – You’re gonna need a bigger boat. In 1975, Jaws revolutionized the film industry. The Steven Spielberg-directed thriller, about a giant, man-eating great white shark, is widely credited as the first modern summer blockbuster and on many lists of top horror movies of all time...
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