She filmed sharks for 'Jaws' -- then she dedicated her life to protecting them

Esan Swan, CNN

Updated 1555 GMT (2355 HKT) December 4, 2019

Valerie Taylor has been diving with sharks since the 1960s, and her work as a conservationist is still inspiring others today. <strong>Scroll through the gallery for more photos of her remarkable shark encounters.</strong>
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Valerie Taylor has been diving with sharks since the 1960s, and her work as a conservationist is still inspiring others today. Scroll through the gallery for more photos of her remarkable shark encounters.
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In the 1960s, Australians Valerie and Ron Taylor were competitive spear fishers. They moved into underwater photography and film making, before working to educate people about threats to the oceans and marine life.
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In the 1960s, Australians Valerie and Ron Taylor were competitive spear fishers. They moved into underwater photography and film making, before working to educate people about threats to the oceans and marine life.
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