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Flaws was the nickname given to the sharks used in Jaws (due to their constant malfunction). As a result, Spielberg relied on the famous D/E flat notes to suggest the presence of Jaws, rather than actually showing him (more often)

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Fun Fact: “Flaws” was the nickname given to the sharks used in Jaws (due to their constant malfunction). As a result, Spielberg relied on the famous “D/E flat” notes to suggest the presence of Jaws, rather than actually showing him (more often)

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