Mechanical Shark Used on Jaws
The mechanical shark used in Spielberg's "Jaws" is one of the most iconic props in movie history.
This shark, also known as "Bruce," was named after Spielberg's lawyer, Bruce Ramer. It was made of fiberglass and weighed over 1.2 tons. The production of the shark cost nearly $250,000, which was a huge sum of money at the time. However, the movie went on to gross over $470 million worldwide, making it the highest-grossing film of its time.
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