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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Susan_BacklinieSusan Backlinie - Wikipedia

    Susan Jane Backlinie (September 1, 1946 – May 11, 2024) was an American actress and stuntwoman. She was known for playing Chrissie Watkins, the shark attack victim in the opening scene of Steven Spielberg's 1975 film Jaws.

  2. www.yahoo.com › entertainment › susan-backlinieSusan Backlinie, actress from iconic scene in ‘Jaws,’ dies at 77

    May 13, 2024 · Backlinie’s scene in “Jaws,” during which she’s attacked by an unseen shark while skinny-dipping off Amity Island, is considered to be one of the most thrilling in the franchise.

  3. www.youtube.com › watchSusan Backlinie, who played first shark attack victim in ...

    Susan Backlinie, who played the first shark attack victim in Steven Spielberg's 1975 film "Jaws," died over the weekend. She was 77.

  4. www.palmbeachpost.com › story › entertainmentRemembering 'Jaws' stuntwoman, Forest Hill High grad, Susan ...

    May 14, 2024 · How Susan Backlinie, a Forest Hill High grad, talked Steven Spielberg into making her the shark's first victim in 'Jaws.'. The stuntwoman has died at age 77.

  5. au.news.yahoo.com › actress-susan-backlinieActress Susan Backlinie who starred as first victim in Jaws ...

    May 13, 2024 · Susan Backlinie, the swimmer who portrayed the first victim in the 1975 blockbuster Jaws, has passed away. The stuntperson and actress died at the age of 77 in her California home, as confirmed...

  6. news.sky.com › story › ampFirst victim in Jaws has died aged 77 | World News | Sky News

    May 13, 2024 · Susan Backlinie played a skinny dipper who was violently attacked by an unseen great white shark in the opening scenes of the classic film.

  7. www.legacy.com › news › celebrity-deathsSusan Backlinie obituary: first shark attack victim in Jaws ...

    May 13, 2024 · Susan Backlinie was an actress and stunt performer best known for playing Chrissie Watkins, the first person attacked by a shark in the 1975 blockbuster film, “Jaws.” Died: May 11, 2024 ( Who...