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Peter Bradford Benchley (May 8, 1940 – February 11, 2006) was an American author, screenwriter, and environmental activist. He is known for his bestselling novel Jaws and co-wrote its movie adaptation with Carl Gottlieb.
Explore Peter Benchley's life, deep affinity with the sea, and lasting impact on literature and ocean conservation. Join us in honoring his legacy and uncovering his profound influence on our understanding of sharks and the oceanic world.
Feb 13, 2006 · Peter Benchley, whose 1974 novel ''Jaws'' turned shark attacks into a national obsession and who later used what he called his ''fish story'' to help promote oceanic conservation, died...
Nov 17, 2022 · Nearly five decades have passed since Peter Benchley wrote the book that changed everything for sharks. Now, as a new edition is released, the late author’s wife, psychologists and scientists...
Jaws is a horror novel by American writer Peter Benchley, published in 1974. It tells the story of a large great white shark that preys upon a small Long Island resort town and the three men who attempt to kill it.
Feb 11, 2006 · Peter Bradford Benchley was an American author best known for writing the novel Jaws and co-writing the screenplay for its highly successful film adaptation. The success of the book led to many publishers commissioning books about mutant rats, rabid dogs and the like threatening communities.
Peter Benchley (1940-2006) was a novelist, producer and actor who wrote the best-selling thriller Jaws and other books about the ocean. He became a shark conservationist after the success of his first novel and regretted its negative portrayal of sharks.
