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FILM American Cinema Jaws (1975 film)

Jaws (1975 film)

Jaws pioneered the summer blockbuster model with suspenseful storytelling and iconic music

6 Nov 2025

How did Steven Spielberg handle the challenges posed by the malfunctioning mechanical sharks during the production of Jaws?

He replaced the mechanical sharks with computer-generated imagery to depict the shark realistically. He chose to suggest the shark's presence through suspenseful storytelling and John Williams' music rather than showing it directly. He delayed the production until the mechanical sharks were fully functional to show the shark frequently on screen.