The Last ‘Jaws' Model Just Gnashed Into the Academy Museum in LA

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The last shark model from the genre-changing movie "Jaws" is now dramatically suspended at the Academy Museum. The shark's famous nickname? Why Bruce, of course.
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Nathan Adlen donated the model (pictured here in 2016, pre-restoration)
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The model was carefully wrapped and prepared before its big lift up the exterior of the museum.
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Passersby on Fairfax Avenue stop to take a snapshot of the unusual site.
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Bill Kramer, Director and President of the Academy Museum said: "It’s been a long journey for Bruce since he was acquired in 2016, and we couldn't be happier to welcome him to his new home."
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Kramer added: "We look forward to our opening when museum visitors can engage with our exhibitions, experience our beautiful Renzo Piano-designed building, and come face to face with one of the most iconic characters in film history."
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The movie was nominated for Best Picture at the 48th Annual Academy Awards. It won in the categories of Film Editing, Original Score, and Sound.
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Even the model's teeth are looking impressively sharp.
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Photo by Todd Wawrychuk/©Academy Museum Foundation
The Academy Museum will open on April 30, 2021. And this supersized shark will be waiting to greet the public. It'll be easy to view Bruce, too. Visitors will be able to admire the suspended shark from below or a side balcony.
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The museum, and this teethy icon, are both located at 6067 Wilshire Boulevard in Los Angeles.
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