Jaws (1975) – Filming Locations
Horror, Thriller, Adventure · Directed by Steven Spielberg · Starring Roy Scheider, Lorraine Gary
When the seaside community of Amity finds itself under attack by a dangerous great white shark, the town's chief of police, a young marine biologist, and a grizzled shark hunter embark on a desperate quest to kill the beast before it strikes again.
Where was Jaws filmed?
- Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts, USA, Martha's Vineyard – Primary filming location for the beach town of Amity Island. The entire fictional island town of Amity was filmed on Martha's Vineyard, serving as the main setting for the movie.
- Edgartown, Massachusetts, USA, Edgartown – Harbor scenes and downtown establishment shots. Edgartown's downtown and waterfront areas were used for establishing shots and harbor sequences.
- Nantucket, Massachusetts, USA, Nantucket – Ocean and water sequences for shark attacks. Nantucket's surrounding waters were used for the ocean sequences and shark attack scenes.
- Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts, USA, Oak Bluffs – Beach and waterfront scenes. Oak Bluffs' beaches and harbor provided additional waterfront locations for the fictional Amity Island.