10 Scariest Shark Movies!

9. Jaws 2

Shark Night
Universal Pictures

Jeannot Szwarc's Jaws 2 is often unfairly lambasted for the simple fact that it's not Jaws.

In Jaws, not only did Steven Spielberg make the greatest shark movie in the history of cinema, he also made a film that changed the face of cinema, period. And thus, any sequel offering was always going to be unfairly compared to Spielberg's 1975 picture.

When taken on its own merits, Jaws 2 is a great movie with some legitimate scares dotted throughout.

The picture may not quite have the story and style of its predecessor, but it's a follow-up picture that has some moments that are iconic in their own right. After all, who could ever forget the bloody death of Eddie - that unfortunate young fella driven towards the camera as his girlfriend Tina shrieks in terror at what's unfolding in front of her.

Not only is that scene enough to put you off the water, but the overarching sense of dread perfectly portrayed by Roy Scheider's Chief Brody at the realisation that this is happening again has the audience forever on their toes at the idea of horrors lurking around every corner.

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