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MythBusters S3E11 — Jaws Special
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MythBusters•Season 3•Episode 11

Jaws Special

7.5/10 · 173 votesJul 17, 2005

Ranked #7 of 20 in Season 3•+0.1 vs season avg

Discussion

Could a real shark be as strong as Spielberg's Jaws? Will punching a shark save your skin? Will a bullet blow a scuba tank sky high?

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Episode Summary

"Jaws Special" is episode 11 of MythBusters season 3. It scored 7.5/10 from 173 votes, ranking #7 of 20 episodes this season (season average 7.4). It aired on July 17, 2005.

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