Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago
This year marks the 50th anniversary of Jaws—the movie that changed cinema forever. But do you know the story behind the iconic Jaws poster?
Meet Allison Maher, the 24-year-old model who posed for artist Roger Kastel to create the unforgettable image of a swimmer above a deadly great white shark. In this video, we reveal the behind-the-scenes story of how the poster was made, other early poster ideas that were considered, and how Allison Maher is now using her platform to speak out against shark hate and advocate for marine wildlife conservation.
Whether you’re a fan of Spielberg, a movie poster collector, or just curious about the woman behind the shark, this video dives deep into the legacy of one of the most recognizable movie images of all time.
This year marks the 50th anniversary of Jaws—the movie that changed cinema forever. But do you know the story behind the iconic Jaws poster?
Meet Allison Maher, the 24-year-old model who posed for artist Roger Kastel to create the unforgettable image of a swimmer above a deadly great white shark. In this video, we reveal the behind-the-scenes story of how the poster was made, other early poster ideas that were considered, and how Allison Maher is now using her platform to speak out against shark hate and advocate for marine wildlife conservation.
Whether you’re a fan of Spielberg, a movie poster collector, or just curious about the woman behind the shark, this video dives deep into the legacy of one of the most recognizable movie images of all time.
