Big boats and killer beaches – my Jaws journey through Martha’s Vineyard

2025 is the 50th anniversary of Steven Spielberg’s blockbuster movie, Jaws

Archive Photo: Martha's Vineyard. Photo by John Greim/LightRocket via Getty

Robyn Wilson
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“No jumping or diving,” read the sign in large black lettering. Standing on a spot best known as “Jaws Bridge’” I was in absolutely no danger of doing that.

I scanned the sea for that distinctive grey fin. The water was calm, the sky a wonderful icy blue, tinged by a soft afternoon glow. Sadly, there wasn’t a fish in sight.