Look closely… this deleted scene from Jaws confirms what many suspected — and one twist has fans doing a double take.

The 1975 thriller Jaws remains one of the most iconic films in history. But even decades later, it still has secrets — including a deleted scene that fans say might’ve outdone the shark itself.

Originally, director Steven Spielberg planned to show young Alex Kintner’s full death — with the shark leaping out of the water and grabbing a doll meant to represent Alex. But due to constant issues with the mechanical shark, plus concerns it would be too disturbing for audiences, the footage was trimmed down.

Today, only glimpses of that intense scene exist in documentaries, leaving fans to imagine how terrifying it could’ve been if left in.

But the film’s behind-the-scenes stories don’t stop there:

• Roy Scheider’s iconic line “You’re gonna need a bigger boat” was improvised — and almost missed by audiences due to their screams.

• John Williams’ haunting two-note score? Spielberg laughed when he first heard it… until it became one of cinema’s most unforgettable themes.

• Robert Shaw’s legendary monologue about the USS Indianapolis was written, reworked, and finally perfected by Shaw himself — in one flawless take.

• Off-camera, Shaw and co-star Richard Dreyfuss clashed constantly, leading to on-set pranks, fire hose fights, and real tension behind the film’s most intense moments.

• Shaw tragically died just three years after the film’s release, at only 51.

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From bloopers and continuity errors to heartfelt reunions (like the real-life meeting of Alex Kintner’s on-screen mom and the actor who played him — decades later in a seafood restaurant!), Jaws continues to capture imaginations.

So whether you’re spotting cherry trees blooming in July or catching a glimpse of the Orca’s ever-changing barrels, remember — every rewatch holds something new beneath the surface.

Now that you know the deleted scene truth… will you ever watch Jaws the same way again? 🦈