Peter Benchley publishes the novel 'Jaws', which becomes a best-seller and inspires the film adaptation.
Steven Spielberg's film adaptation of 'Jaws' is released and becomes a huge commercial and critical success, pioneering the summer blockbuster.
The sequel to the original Jaws film, titled 'Jaws 2', directed by Jeannot Szwarc, is released.
The third film in the Jaws series, 'Jaws 3-D', is released featuring a new storyline set in a SeaWorld-like park.
The fourth and final sequel, 'Jaws: The Revenge', is released, concluding the film series.
An 8-foot great white shark attacks and kills a young woman named Chrissie Watkins near Amity Island, sparking fear on the small community.
Mayor Larry Vaughn refuses to close the beaches of Amity Island despite concerns about shark attacks, prioritizing the upcoming tourist season.
A young boy named Alex Kintner is killed by the shark while swimming near the beach, raising panic among residents and visitors.
Amity Island police chief Martin Brody insists that the beaches be closed to protect public safety, clashing with the mayor's wishes.
Quint, a seasoned shark hunter, arrives on Amity Island to help capture and kill the great white shark terrorizing the community.
Quint, Brody, and oceanographer Matt Hooper board the boat Orca to hunt the great white shark.
During the shark hunt, Quint is attacked and killed by the great white shark after being pulled into the water from the Orca.
Chief Brody manages to kill the great white shark by shooting a pressurized scuba tank lodged in its mouth, causing it to explode.
