The Truth Behind Quint’s Story of the USS Indianapolis in “Jaws”

The tale told by the beleaguered seaman was true. The sinking of the military ship and subsequent shark attacks of survivors really did happen. But how much was embellished for the film?

Joel Eisenberg

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Publicity Photo for “Jaws” (1975); from left: Robert Shaw, Roy Scheider, and Richard Dreyfuss; Universal Studios

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Joel Eisenberg

Joel Eisenberg is an award-winning author, screenwriter, and producer. The Oscar in the profile pic isn’t his but he’s scheming. WGA and Pen America member.