The legacy of “Jaws” lives forever for Wendy Benchley. Benchley, the widow of “Jaws” author Peter Benchley and an executive ...

The interview with 'Jaws' author Peter Benchley was published June 17, 2000, in the Cape Cod Times. Benchley died in 2006.

The Jaws novel differs significantly from the movie, with more gore and horror elements. Mayor Vaughn's negligence in the book is connected to the mafia, adding a layer of complexity.

Peter Benchley, author of "Jaws," clarified misconceptions surrounding the book and film's creation in a 2000 interview. Benchley denied rumors of feuds with Spielberg and being removed from the ...

Peter Benchley was born to the craft. Grandson of the humorist Robert Benchley, he was undaunted when his father, author Nathaniel Benchley, said he would pay him to produce 1,000 words a day.

Peter Benchley was born to the craft. Grandson of the humorist Robert Benchley, he was undaunted when his father, author Nathaniel Benchley, said he would pay him to produce 1,000 words a day.

Peter Benchley was born to the craft. Grandson of the humorist Robert Benchley, he was undaunted when his father, author Nathaniel Benchley, said he would pay him to produce 1,000 words a day.

Peter Benchley was born to the craft. Grandson of the humorist Robert Benchley, he was undaunted when his father, author Nathaniel Benchley, said he would pay him to produce 1,000 words a day.

Peter Benchley was born to the craft. Grandson of the humorist Robert Benchley, he was undaunted when his father, author Nathaniel Benchley, said he would pay him to produce 1,000 words a day.

Peter Benchley was born to the craft. Grandson of the humorist Robert Benchley, he was undaunted when his father, author Nathaniel Benchley, said he would pay him to produce 1,000 words a day.

Peter Benchley, author of "Jaws," clarified misconceptions surrounding the book and film's creation in a 2000 interview. Benchley denied rumors of feuds with Spielberg and being removed from the ...