SHARK SUMMER

In honor of ‘Jaws’ turning 50, we’re celebrating sharks all summer long.

10 of the Best Shark Movies (That Aren’t ‘Jaws’)

When it comes to shark movies, nothing will ever top Steven Spielberg’s ‘Jaws’—but these movies are still a fun watch.

When Tampa, Florida, Banned ‘Jaws’ From Bookshelves

Tampa’s mayor wanted Peter Benchley’s bestseller off store shelves. The cover had been deemed obscene by authorities.

Roy Scheider is gonna need a bigger boat in Steven Spielberg's Jaws (1975).

How a Terrifying, Real-Life Shark Encounter Changed the Ending of ‘Jaws’

One of the most dramatic shark scenes in Steven Spielberg’s ‘Jaws’ almost led to a shark attack in real life.

You can probably guess which shark species is most popular.

Map Shows America’s Favorite Shark Species

Americans can’t stop searching for great white sharks.

Animatronic 'Jaws' shark from the Universal Studios Hollywood tram tour.

Going Fishing: When Universal Studios’s ‘Jaws’ Ride Terrorized Park Guests

The original 'Jaws' ride at Universal Studios Florida closed after two months—but not before terrorizing theme park guests (and their children).

How some people spend their summer vacation.

The 12 Best Destinations for Shark Spotting

Want to come face-to-fin with a great white? Book a trip to one of these 12 shark-spotting hotspots.

Bruce snacks on actor Robert Shaw on the set of ‘Jaws.’

How Malfunctioning Sharks Transformed the Movie Business

Before Steven Spielberg became Hollywood royalty, he was just another young director with a giant shark problem.

Can You Tell the Real Shark From the Fake Shark?

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Fan Theory Argues That the Sharks From ‘Jaws’ and ‘Finding Nemo’ Are Related

When Bruce cries “I never knew my father” in ‘Finding Nemo’, he could be talking about the finned antagonist of ‘Jaws’, according to one theory.

Sinking in Shark-Infested Waters: WWII Survivors Recall Navy Disaster | National Geographic

Watch USS ‘Indianapolis’ Vets Recall Surviving Shark-Infested Waters

The worst shark attack in history followed the bombing and sinking of the USS Indianapolis on July 30, 1945.

13 Fun Slang Terms We Got From ‘Jaws’

Steven Spielberg’s ‘Jaws’ isn’t just an enduring summer classic—it also includes plenty of fun slang terms that’ll make you feel like its Shark Week all year long.

Steven Spielberg took some poetic license in his shark-centric summer blockbuster.

Science vs. Hollywood: Shark Experts Separate ‘Jaws’ Fact from Fiction

In the summer of 1975, movie audiences learned all they ever wanted to know about bloodthirsty sharks from ‘Jaws.’ We asked shark scientists to set the record straight on Hollywood’s prodigious predator.

The 8 Most Dangerous Sharks

Shark attacks are extremely rare. But they do occasionally happen, and some species are more likely to be behind the kill than others.

Jon Voight, Lee Marvin, and Charlton Heston.

8 Actors Who Could Have Starred in ‘Jaws’

From the Hollywood heavyweight that director Steven Spielberg turned down to the actor who said no so he could go fishing for real.

26 Incisive Facts About ‘Jaws’

On June 20, 1975, Steven Spielberg’s 'Jaws'—the original summer blockbuster—arrived in theaters and scared moviegoers out of the water.