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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Peter_BenchleyPeter Benchley - Wikipedia

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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.

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3. www.peterbenchley.comPeter Benchley

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   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.

4. www.nytimes.com › 2006/02/13 › booksPeter Benchley, Author of 'Jaws,' Dies at 65 (Published 2006)

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   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...

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6. www.imdb.com › name › nm0001940Peter Benchley - IMDb

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   Peter Benchley. Writer: Jaws. Grandson of famed humorist and actor Robert Benchley and the son of highly respected children's books author Nathaniel Benchley, novelist Peter Benchley's book were decidedly more dramatic in their content and style than his father's, and usually centered on the world's oceans as a backdrop to his vigorous plots.

   • Birth Date: January 1, 1
   • Birth Place: New York City, New York, USA

   • Death Date: January 1, 1
   • Death Place: Princeton, New Jersey, USA

7. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Jaws_(novel)Jaws (novel) - Wikipedia

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   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.

8. www.goodreads.com › book › showJaws (Jaws, #1) by Peter Benchley | Goodreads

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   May 6, 1974 · Jaws #1. Peter Benchley. 3.95. 164,558 ratings6,238 reviews. The classic, blockbuster thriller of man-eating terror that inspired the Steven Spielberg movie and made millions of beachgoers afraid to go into the water. Experience the thrill of helpless horror again—or for the first time!

9. www.nationalgeographic.com › animals › article‘We could see the fear it was stirring up. It was horrifying ...

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   Nov 17, 2022 · How did Peter Benchley's 1974 novel Jaws create a pop culture phenomenon that both terrified and fascinated the public with sharks? Explore the legacy of the book and its film adaptation, and the impact of the late author's conservation efforts.