We’ve all heard by now that “Jaws” turns 50 this summer. To honor the film's half-century milestone, the “Fitzsimmons Five” will host a “Jaws”-themed shindig July 4, with trivia, T-shirts, themed ...

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When author Peter Benchley’s 1974 book was going to print, he needed to choose a title. He has juggled various titles — “Leviathan Rising,” “Silent Fall” — before, at the last minute, choosing “Jaws.” ...

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News Test your ‘Jaws’ trivia knowledge with this quiz ahead of the movie’s 50th anniversary Published: Jun. 20, 2025, 5:45 p.m.