Jaws Plot Map – Visual Storyline for Film Fans
by Mike Bell
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My film plot map traces the storyline of *Jaws* using intersecting character lines that reveal how the plot unfolds moment by moment. If you’re looking for a unique gift for fans of *Jaws*, or something different from the usual film merch, this Jaws plot map offers a clear, structured way to follow the characters and key events from the film in one clean visual format.
The Film’s Timeline – Key Plot Movements
- The opening attack at the beach
- Brody’s growing concern and the town’s reluctance to act
- Quint’s introduction and the hunt preparation
- Hooper joins, tensions rise, shark attacks escalate
- The Orca sets out to sea
- Climactic showdown with the shark
Each of these turning points is plotted across the map, with character lines (Brody, Quint, Hooper, and the Shark itself) crossing at the exact scenes where their paths connect. The result is a kind of transit diagram of the film’s tension - who’s where, and when.
What’s in My Film Plot Map?
This map includes the movements and interactions of the central characters: Chief Brody, Quint, Matt Hooper, the Mayor, and the Great White. Each character has a distinct path through the story, which is laid out as a sequence of locations and encounters, from the Amity Island beach to the deck of the Orca. The map shows where their journeys cross and where scenes shift. You don’t get every line of dialogue, of course, but you can follow the shape of the film and how the story moves forward.
As always, it’s drawn in my transit-map style - something I use to untangle dense plots and show structure without losing detail. This one’s based on rewatching the film closely and noting the key transitions, scenes, and character appearances from start to finish.
Why I Designed This Plot Map
I’ve always thought Jaws is as much about its pacing as its scares. The tension comes from how the characters interact and shift through the story, who takes charge, who retreats, and when the danger feels close. I wanted to reflect that shape. Not a storyboard, not a flowchart… just something that shows how the film breathes. Laying it out this way helped me see it more clearly, and maybe, if you know the film well, it’ll do the same for you.
Available Art Print Formats
My Jaws plot map is available in A1, A2, and A3 sizes. It’s printed on high-quality art paper and comes with free delivery in the UK. I also ship internationally at no extra cost.
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