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A Look Beneath the Surface at The Novel Jaws

Published in 1974, Peter Benchley’s Jaws quickly became a bestseller, captivating readers with its gripping tale of a great white shark terrorizing a small beach town.

Before the Movie: Why the Novel ‘Jaws’ Hits Differently

Published in 1974, Peter Benchley’s Jaws quickly became a bestseller, captivating readers with its gripping tale of a great white shark terrorizing a small beach town.

Peter Benchley, Author of Jaws and Ocean Advocate

Peter Benchley, best known for his iconic novel Jaws, transformed the thriller genre and sparked a new era in Hollywood filmmaking.

From Jaws to Conservation: Benchley’s True Story

Peter Benchley, best known for his iconic novel Jaws, transformed the thriller genre and sparked a new era in Hollywood filmmaking.