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

The Movie Poster Was Originally For The Book

Photo Credit: Universal Studios

The iconic poster for Jaws wasn’t actually made for the film. It was initially designed by artist Roger Kastel for the paperback version of Peter Benchley. The image of the shark coming up to the surface was modeled after a great white shark diorama at the American Museum of Natural History.

The swimmer at the top was a model for Kastel who was working on an advertisement for Good Housekeeping. After he had finished the work for Good Housekeeping, Kastel asked if she would stay a little longer and pose like a swimmer. 30 minutes later, the now-unforgettable poster for Jaws was complete.