Jaws: A Novel

A great white shark terrorizes Amity Island during summer, prompting a group of men to pursue the creature into the water. The novel combines suspense with examination of human nature. This fiftieth anniversary edition includes a foreword by Wendy Benchley, an ocean conservation advocate. Bonus archival content features the manuscript's original typed title page, a list of alternate titles, a letter from Peter Benchley to film producer David Brown discussing the movie adaptation, and excerpts from Benchley's book Shark Trouble about writing Jaws, selling it to Universal Studios, and collaborating with Steven Spielberg. After writing the novel in the early 1970s, Benchley worked with scientists and filmmakers on expeditions worldwide to study sharks and their behavior. He encouraged readers to enjoy the story while supporting shark protection.