Inside world’s deadliest shark attack that inspired Jaws where 150 sailors were eaten alive after US warship sank

THE heavy cruiser USS Indianapolis had raced across the Pacific with components of the first atomic bomb. But two torpedoes in the dead of night destroyed that triumph – sparking the ...
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‘Jaws’ was fiction; this was the terrifying true story

In 1916, five shark attacks along the New Jersey coast left four people dead and one injured. The rare inland attacks sparked panic, beach closures, and widespread media coverage. The events helped ...
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50 Years Ago, a Real-Life Great White Shark Unexpectedly Rewrote the Ending of ‘Jaws’

Daniel is a University of Louisville graduate with an English degree, a sizable collection of Blu-rays, books, records, and a love of hiking. "You got any better suggestions?" Turns out, the shark did ...

Rare 'Jaws' props resurface after decades in new auction

Quint’s screen-matched harpoon launcher and fishing rod are heading to the block as part of Propstore’s Spring 2026 auction.
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Where Was Jaws Filmed? Every Major Location Explained

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. "Jaws" turns 50 in 2025, and it's just as good as when it first swam into movie theaters. Now, the movie isn't exactly a great vacation ...