"Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water." While there was no real threat from sharks on the set of Jaws, the film's infamously long production was plagued with mechanical and human-led issues. Director Steven Spielberg, still a novice at the time, strived for perfection with his horror feature, and he made a lot of people angry along the way.
Ultimately, Jaws did not disappoint in theatres, and it remains the best monster movie set at sea. Since it's release in 1975, cast and crew members have opened up more and more about their experiences making the film. From perpetually drunk actors to filming with an unfinished script, life on the set of Jaws was strange indeed.
10. Producers Wanted To Train A Great White Shark For The Movie
That's right: the producers of Jaws thought it would be possible to train a live great white shark for the film. Not only is it impossible to hold a great white in captivity, but marine biologists have also proven the idea of training such a fish is laughable.
The reason why great whites can't be contained like other water creatures is because of how the shark has evolved. The great white shark is used to moving fast and swimming great distances. When held in a tank, the shark tends to injure itself and eventually die.
