Jaws 50th Anniversary Quiz: 20 Shark-Sized Movie Questions
Can you outswim the Jaws 50th anniversary quiz?
Maidin mhaith, quizzers! ๐ Jaws first hit cinemas today, on 20 June 1975, and even 50 years later, it still has the power to send shivers down the spine. ๐ฅ๐ฆ
Here’s a fin-tastic (sorry, I couldn’t resist!) 20-question quiz to test how well you know the original movie.
As always, no cheats, no second screens, just you, your movie memory and the ocean of trivia ahead. Ready? Let’s play!
Tap to reveal the answer and see if you got it right!
Q1: Who directed Jaws? Steven Spielberg.
Q2: What is the name of the fictional island town where the movie is set? Amity Island.
Q3: What type of shark is the main predator in the film? Great white shark.
Q4: What iconic line does Police Chief Martin Brody say when he first sees the shark close up? “You’re gonna need a bigger boat.”
Q5: Who plays Police Chief Martin Brody in the film? Roy Scheider.
Q6: What is the name of the shark hunter hired to catch the great white in Jaws? Quint.
Q7: In Jaws, what fear does Chief Brody secretly struggle with? A fear of water (aquaphobia).
Q8: Which musical instrument plays the iconic two-note motif in the Jaws theme? The tuba, creating the deep, suspenseful sound that signals the shark’s approach. Dum dum... fancy a listen? Play the Jaws theme ๐ถ
Q9: Who composed the iconic Jaws soundtrack? John Williams.
Q10: What is the profession of Matt Hooper, the character played by Richard Dreyfuss? Oceanographer with a fascination for sharks.
Q11: The opening scene of Jaws features a young woman attacked during what type of activity? Swimming at night.
Q12: What is the name of Chief Brody’s wife? Ellen Brody.
Q13: What colour are the barrels used to track the shark? Yellow.
Q14: What unexpected item does Matt Hooper discover inside the shark’s stomach? (Not a mobile phone... this was 1975! ๐ต๐ฆ) The licence plate from Ben Gardner’s boat.
Q15: What is Quint’s boat called? The Orca.
Q16: Who plays the town’s mayor, Larry Vaughn? Murray Hamilton.
Q17: What key summer event does the mayor desperately want to protect — and the shark couldn’t have picked a worse day to appear? (Think sun hats and big crowds ๐๐️) The 4th of July (Independence Day).
Q18: What’s the nickname fans have given the mechanical shark used during filming? (And no, it wasn’t “Fluffy” ๐ฆ๐) Bruce, after Spielberg's lawyer, Bruce Ramer.
Q19: What kind of explosive does Brody use to finally kill the shark? An air tank (which he shoots).
Q20: How many Academy Awards did Jaws win? Three (Best Film Editing, Best Original Score, Best Sound).
Check your score
Now that you’ve revealed all 20 answers — how did you do?
17–20 correct – Jaws Genius ๐ฌ๐ฆ๐
You could teach a masterclass! That’s a fin-tastic performance.
10–16 correct – Shark Spotter ๐ง๐ชฃ
A great effort — you’d survive Amity Island (though maybe steer clear of night swims!).
0–9 correct – On the Movie Path ๐ฟ๐
Keep swimming! Watch again and you’ll soon be ready for a bigger boat.
Go dtรญ an chรฉad uair eile, Sorcha at I Eat Quizzes – out! ๐
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