Ian Shaw on the feud between his late father Robert Shaw, and Richard Dreyfuss on the Jaws set

Few films have left as deep a mark on cinema history as Jaws, Steven Spielberg’s 1975 thriller that redefined the summer blockbuster. But while the suspense on screen captivated audiences, tensions behind the scenes created a drama of their own—especially between veteran actor Robert Shaw and his co-star Richard Dreyfuss. Now, decades later, Shaw’s son, Ian Shaw, sheds new light on the legendary feud, offering fresh insight into the dynamic that fueled one of Hollywood’s most infamous on-set rivalries.