The Jaws Universe is mourning the loss of Susan Backlinie, the stuntwoman who played the doomed first shark victim, Chrissie Watkins in Jaws.

Can we frame Susan's performance as one of the greatest stunt performances in cinema history? Through articles and interviews, and the voice of Steven Spielberg, we aim to prove Susan Backlinie belongs in the stunt performance history books.

In memory of:

Susan Backlinie (September 1, 1946 - May 11, 2024)

The Vineyard Gazette - Martha's Vineyard News | Susan Backlinie Swam Into Film History as First Jaws Victim

Remembering 'Jaws' stuntwoman, Forest Hill High grad, Susan Backlinie (palmbeachpost.com)

Interviews:

Susan Backlinie's Visit to Weeki Wachee Springs State Park (2011) - YouTube

The Making Of Jaws - The Inside Story - Retro N8 - YouTube

Show notes & photos: https://t.me/jawsob

Upcoming Events:

June 18, 2024 – Ohio County Public Library Wheeling, West Virginia12:00 pm

Lunch With Books: The Book of Quint with Ryan Dacko | Calendar | Ohio County Public Library | Ohio County Public Library | Wheeling West Virginia | Ohio County WV | Wheeling WV History | (ohiocountylibrary.org)

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Ryan Dacko (@bookofquint) • Instagram photos and videos

Show notes & photos: https://t.me/jawsob

The Book of Quint

By Ryan Dacko

ISBN: 9781398122475

Amberley Publishing

Email: JawsOB2025@gmail.com

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BookofQuint.com

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Jon Tedder and Quint's Sharkin' Shack:

https://www.etsy.com/shop/QuintsSharkinShack

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Music composed by Karl Casey and White Bat Audio

https://karlcasey.bandcamp.com/

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