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][3][4]
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^"Susan Backlinie Biography". IMDb. Retrieved November 29, 2013.
^Russo, Tom (August 4, 2012). "'Jaws': Shark tale still has plenty of bite". The Boston Globe. Archived from the original on October 20, 2012. Retrieved May 13, 2024.
^Slor, Zhanna (September 7, 2023). "'Jaws' Actress Susan Backlinie Says She Felt Like 'Shark Bait' Filming Iconic Scene". ReMIND Magazine. Retrieved May 13, 2024.
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