Take a Bite Out Of This: Behind the Scenes Facts About Jaws

Robert Shaw Was Evading The IRS During Filming

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On top of his drinking and continuous fighting with Dreyfuss, Robert Shaw had the IRS to worry about. At one point, he was attempting to evade the IRS and the British taxmen at the same time. This forced him to flee to Canada on numerous occasions to avoid facing a tax liability for spending too much time in the United States during a single visit.

When the IRS finally caught up too him, he had to forgo his salary to pay for his crime. As if that wasn’t enough, he was also eaten by the shark to top off his troubles.