The Real Jaws (Hardback)

Have you ever wondered what inspired the movie Jaws or what really has fueled the fear of sharks that the public basically since the movie came out? This was a super thorough and interesting peak into the shark attacks in 1916 that inspired Jaws the novel, as well as, influenced the film.

This is a fascinating look into real life shark attacks that happened, as well as how Jaws changed the public's perception of sharks and really has exacerbated the fear of them and sparked a phenomenon that could not have been replicated today. Perez did extensive research and was able to tell the stories of these attacks really well and made them interesting even when there was a lot of data behind them or hardly any material from eyewitness testimonies. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who is even remotely interested in sharks!

NetGalley, Sara Keute

Uncovering the real events that inspired Jaws: A historical analysis

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Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

This is a non-fiction of real life events that potentially inspired the Jaws book that was later turned into the block buster film. The book clearly stated that Peter Benchly denies that his book was inspired by these events, but there are themes that very similar.

This was a well organized book that brought up a lot of information about sharks and how the culture around them have evolved through the years. It’s well paced and keeps giving you little nuggets to keep the reader interested. If you’re interested in sharks then I highly recommend this book.

NetGalley, Kristy Langley

The real killer shark that inspired Jaws: How deaths of four swimmers in two weeks in 1916 sparked hysteria - but like in Steven Spielberg's iconic film the beaches stayed OPEN

Mail Online

The cover of this book initially caught my attention. I am a Jaws fan and, like many, find sharks incredibly interesting. Once I read the book description I knew I would definitely be reading this.
This book did not disappoint with the writer’s clear and concise discussion of the Shark Attacks in New Jersey in 1916.

NetGalley, Lacey Ivey

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Most all of us have an innate fear or sharks but we don’t even understand what causes that in the big picture. This book was so informative and really taught me the history of shark attacks, our fear of them, and how humans have misunderstood sharks since the dawn of time. This gives me a far greater appreciation of the species as a whole.

NetGalley, Ellen Ross