Susan Backlinie, who played first shark attack victim in 'Jaws,' dies at 77

Susan Backlinie, who played first shark attack victim in 'Jaws,' dies at 77

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

Actor Who Masterfully Played Shark’s First Victim In ‘Jaws’ Dies

The stuntwoman said her iconic scene sent terrified theatergoers under their seats, as director Steven Spielberg requested.

The 77-year-old actress, Cansancio, and animal trainer died at home from a heart attack on Saturday morning.