Thinking of #JAWS author Peter Benchley, born on this day in 1940.

Steven Spielberg’s biggest fear on #Jaws wasn’t just the malfunctioning mechanical shark — it was accidentally showing land in the background. Keeping land out of frame made viewers feel just as isolated as the characters.

Tony Stella (1988-2026) Saddened to hear of the passing of artist Tony Stella. Immensely talented, he created some of the most beautiful movie posters of the last decade. Below is just one of Tony’s #JAWS pieces. We drink to your legs Tony ❤️🦈

This sequence in #JAWS is a masterclass in tension, editing and audience manipulation. Gotta admit, 5 year old me when watching JAWS for the frst time, I thought the big lady was toast! Did you fall for this masterful fake out?

JAWS-ing Star Wars quotes: We'll go first... "You’ve taken your first step into a bigger boat." #StarWarsDay #MayThe4thBeWithYou

Hello islanders! A pirated The Shark Is Broken is circulating in online #JAWS groups. Buying it hurts the show and takes from Ian Shaw & Robert Shaw’s estate. Want an official release? Like or comment YES and I’ll pass it on. Amity means friendship. Ross

#Onthisday 52 years ago, Steven Spielberg's shark classic #JAWS began principal photography. The scene shot that day featured actors Roy Scheider, Jeffrey Kramer and Jonathan Filley discovering Chrissie’s Watkins’ remains on the beach.

To the Quintmobile! In a deleted scene in #JAWS, Quint is seen getting out of this truck and walking over to the local music store to buy some piano wire, number 9. The truck was a 1963 Chevy c10 painted black, with a shark drawn on the driver side door.

What’s your favorite piece of #JAWS knowledge?

The shark in #JAWS is only on screen for around 4 mins but every moment is terrifying.

Did you know notice 'Pratt' blowing on the back of Hooper's neck during the dock scene in #JAWS?

Despite reports to the contrary, "Bruce" actually tested in water before arriving on Martha's Vineyard and worked perfectly. However, the tests were done in the water tanks at Universal Studios. Once placed in the ocean, the salt water wreaked havoc with his controls ⚙️ #jaws

Screenwriter Dan O'Bannon once pitched a sci-fi horror movie as "#JAWS in space." That movie was #ALIEN. Artwork by Charles de Lauzirika #AlienDay

We’re toying with the idea of something a little special - a #JAWS quiz bringing together fans for a special online event 🦈 This only happens if enough people are game… so if you want it, make some waves and register your interest at thedailyjaws.com/quiz

#JAWS megafan Lucrezia Millarini introduces Nick Dixon's report on the fan made ORCA replica, currently docked in Conwy Marina, North Wales. Watch to the end for Lucrezia's sign off! Clip courtesy of @itvnews.bsky.social youtu.be/TkU1R-0lq6Y

For over 50 years, #JAWS fans have been scratching our heads over these eight unanswered questions....

A clue... he didn't find Alex Kintner! 🤣 #jaws

We’re toying with the idea of something a little special - a #JAWS quiz bringing together fans for a special online event 🦈 This only happens if enough people are game… so if you want it, make some waves and register your interest at thedailyjaws.com/quiz

#Jaws The Revenge: Vengeance (the given name to the animatronic shark) was nominated for a Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actor in this movie, thus making him the first animal nominated for one since Jaws 3-D's "shrieking dolphins," Cindy and Sandy.

In this deleted scene from #JAWS 2, Mayor Vaughn tries to save Chief Brody from being fired. Do you think this scene should have been included in the final cut?

What is the Amity artist shouting? Wrong answers only! 😱 #jaws

In #JAWS (1975) on the chalk board in town hall, you can just barely make out the first draft of the shark drawing. Did you spot it?

Which #JAWS movie is most in need of a CGI update?

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Unlike the movies, the #JAWS franchise one-sheets maintained a high standard of creativity and craft. Which one is your favorite? "JAWS" by Roger Kastel "JAWS 2" by Lou Feck "Jaws 3-D" by Gary Meyer "JAWS The Revenge" by Mick McGinty

On the set of Stakeout, Emilio Estevez quizzed @RichardDreyfuss on “This is no boating accident.” Dreyfuss didn’t recognize it—despite saying it in #Jaws. They recreated the moment in the film.

Steven Spielberg and stuntman Teddy Grossman discuss creating the nightmare fuel that will become the scariest shot in cinema 😲 #jaws #nightmarefuel

A tragic end for an iconic character 💔 #jaws

Happy #NationalPetDay 🐶 Don't worry... Pipit may have lived: thedailyjaws.com/blog/pipit-t...

This montage reminds us of how incredibly well shot #JAWS is! 😍 What's your favourte shot from the movie?

A CBS News report by Bernard Goldberg broadcast on 7 August 1975 on beach-community tourist-boards upset over the popularity of the film, #JAWS. Warning: contains footage of deceased shark Via Bernard Goldberg youtu.be/5-ljHaDZ5MM

Actor Richard Dreyfuss filmed a take of Hooper arriving at Amity Island wearing sunglasses 😎 Which look do you prefer? 🤔 #jaws

Thrilled to share the news that '#JAWS @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story' has been nominated for the Outstanding Arts and Culture Documentary Emmy! An honor and thrill to be part of the perfect celebration of and companion to the greatest movie ever made. Are we gonna need a bigger award cabinet?

We're gonna need a bigger Mount!

#JAWS actress Lee Fierro (aka Mrs Kintner) passed away on this day in 2020. Lee operated a children's theatre on Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts. Lee was a force for acting and the performing arts for the citizens of Martha's Vineyard. Clip via The Shark Is Still Working 🦈

Is this the most important moment in #JAWS? We think it might be….

On this day in 1978, JAWS actor Richard Dreyfuss won the Oscar for Best Actor for his portrayal as Elliot Garfield in Neil Simon’s ‘The Goodbye Girl’ 🏆 Richard is the only member of the main cast in #JAWS to win an Academy Award.

Ask us a question about #JAWS….

From a team of passionate #JAWS fans comes the world's first cinematic, volumetric, immersive film. Sharkarma, redefines how stories are experienced in VR with 6Dof placing you inside the story with zero motion sickness. #Sharkarmaln6DoF #VNovaStudios #Sharkarma #ImmersiX

Perhaps #JAWS The Revenge was just ahead of its time... thedailyjaws.com/news/sharks-...

Who is your fantasy Amity Deathmatch? 🥊 #jaws

Did you spot this subtle costume nod to #JAWS in JAWS 2?

Louis Gossett Jr pictured with #JAWS star Robert Shaw while filming Peter Benchley's The Deep (1977). Louis who played Calvin Bouchard in JAWS 3-D, passed away #onthisday in 2024. RIP ❤️🦈

"When Quint's being eaten, where did the machete come from?" After an ancounter with the shark, Quint flings the machete into the side of the Orca and leaves it there... he later spots and grabs it in a final but futile effort to escape the #jaws of the shark.

#Jaws on vinyl 🦈 Nothing beats those pops & crackles! From disco to original soundtrack—plus amazing Japanese artwork. Follow @jawsmad1975 on IG

From a team of passionate #JAWS fans comes the world's first cinematic, volumetric, immersive film. Sharkarma, redefines how stories are experienced in VR with 6Dof placing you inside the story with zero motion sickness. #Sharkarmaln6DoF #VNovaStudios #Sharkarma #ImmersiX

This shark, swallowed Robert whole!

A fish out of water! One of the 'Bruce' sharks hoisted and being carefully maneuvered on Martha's Vineyard. Named after Steven Spielberg's then (and still) lawyer Bruce Ramer, numerous sharks were built to achieve the various 'shark action' in #JAWS.

Happy #WorldWaterDay 😜

Born #onthisday in 1918, JAWS editor Verna Fields. Known as the 'Mothercutter', Verna won an Oscar for editing #JAWS and went on to become one of the top execs at Universal Studios.