Jaws Resources

A treasure trove of behind-the-scenes photos and videos, contemporary news and magazine articles, and fun facts about sharks.

Trivia and other cool stuff about Jaws from IMDB.

The New Yorker has a whole slew of hilarious shark cartoons. Check them out.

Everything you always wanted to know about what everyone thought about the film.

Read reviews of the novel that became the film that became a phenomenon that became this Shmoop film guide.

A handy at-a-glance guide to the differences between Jaws the book and Jaws the movie.

A guide for teaching kids about the novel, including questions and lesson ideas, for people who don't care if their children never go in the water again.

The writers, director, and producers explain it all, including why Steven Spielberg had nightmares during the filming.

The Vineyard Gazette "interviews" Hooper about life after his traumatic experiences in Amity.

40th anniversary reminiscences from the residents of Martha's Vineyard, the real Amity Island.

An interview about the tragic true story of the USS Indianapolis.

Want the adventure of Jaws with the luxury of a four-star Cape Cod resort? You're in luck! The acclaimed Chatham Bars Inn offers shark research excursions in the very waters where Jaws was filmed. Will they let us wear our Quint costumes?

Spielberg invited Carl Gottlieb to "eviscerate" the first draft of the script and rewrite as needed. The result? Cinema history.

Would you watch Jaws in the water?

Some reflections on John Williams' unforgettable music.

A quick look at what the most famous film critic thought of the movie when it was released in 1975.

Guess that's what they mean by "blockbuster." (#sorrynotsorry)

An original Jaws movie trailer from 1975.

An extremely in-depth look at the classic beach scene.

A really cool old promotional video in which Peter Benchley offers a preview of the film.

It is, alas, no longer running, but you can still watch this video of the whole Jaws ride at Universal Studios Florida. Please keep all hands and feet inside the whatever at all times.

A 50-minute documentary on Jaws from the BBC. Are British sharks more polite?

A 90-minute sharkumentary about the making of Jaws.

If you ever want to freak everybody out at a pool party…

Listen to British people talk about Jaws. Cheers!

Robert Shaw enjoys a lighter moment on the set before he gets eaten by a mechanical shark. See kids, it's just make-believe.

The line wraps around the block as moviegoers crowd to see Jaws at the Rivoli Theater in New York City in June 1975.

Director Stephen Spielberg pals around with his star performer.

The stuntwoman who played Chrissie gets fitted for the harness that yanks her around during the shark attack.

This now-iconic poster is what you would have seen promoting the film in theaters across America in 1975. This has to be one of the most enticing movie posters of all time. Who wouldn't want to see this film?

A young director Stephen Spielberg looking very Hollywood on the set.