Jaws - Characters & Cast

To protect the community and his family, driven by a sense of duty and moral responsibility.

Starts as a water-phobic police chief who feels like an outsider. He overcomes his crippling fear of the ocean to protect his family and community, ultimately facing the beast alone.

Revenge against sharks and a desire to prove his dominance over nature.

A hardened survivor of the USS Indianapolis who represents primal force and traditional masculinity. His obsession with killing the shark becomes his undoing, as he refuses help and underestimates the creature's intelligence.

Scientific curiosity and a fascination with sharks.

A wealthy oceanographer who brings modern technology and knowledge. He clashes with Quint's old-world methods but gains respect for the shark's power. He learns that theory pales in comparison to reality.