--- product_id: 40616521 title: "Jaws 2: A Novel" brand: "hank searls" price: "A$178" currency: AUD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/40616521-jaws-2-a-novel store_origin: AU region: Australia --- # Jaws 2: A Novel **Brand:** hank searls **Price:** A$178 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Jaws 2: A Novel by hank searls - **How much does it cost?** A$178 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.au](https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/40616521-jaws-2-a-novel) ## Best For - hank searls enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted hank searls brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Jaws 2: A Novel - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91EaxH4HZEL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Shockingly Good! MUST READ for all JAWS fans. *by J***S on Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2015* JAWS 2 the novel blows away JAWS 2 the film. This novel is based on an unused script for JAWS 2 and actually bares little resemblence to the film version. With some fine tuning of the script to move things along at a quicker pace and tighten things up this could have been a horror film for the ages. Sadly I don't think in the late 70's special effects were at a point to handle some very ambitious moments in this novel.It's been two years since the shark attacks that took place during the first JAWS. The novel centers around another shark that has decdended upon Amity and to make matters worse not only is this shark much larger than the original, its also pregnant, making the shark twice as ravenous and hungry. The film JAWS 2 felt a lot like a retread with Chief Brody trying to convince the Mayor and city council that they were dealing with another shark. The novel totally bypasses any of that. In the opening of the film there are two divers swimming near the wreckage of the ORCA where they encounter the new shark and are killed, but not before their camera takes a few very vague pictures of the shark. In the novel this also happens, except their camera takes a MUCH clearer picture. However Brody never gets the picture in the novel. The film is developed by the local pharmacist who decides to hide the photo for selfish reasons. Without giving too much away, the selfish actions of the pharmacist really set this story apart from the film and help this book stand on its on two feet and feel like less of a retread than the film does.There are moments where the plot drags but if anything I found it added to the tension because everything ties together extremely well near the climax. In the original JAWS novel by Benchley there is a subplot involving the Mayor of Amity being involved with the mafia regarding real estate. This is a sequel to the JAWS film, not the novel, and since none of the mafia real estate subplot made it to film it is revisted here and actually works far better in this book than it did in the original in my opinion. Another great thing this book does is address the after effects of Brody's son Michael who came within mere inches of the shark in the first film. Most people would be scarred for life after having a 20 foot Great White Shark that just devoured a boater swim within inches of them and the film JAWS 2 barely makes reference to it. The novel deals with the fact that both Brody and his son of massive fears they try keep buried but try to overcome. My only real gripe with the novel is once it becomes common knowledge to everyone that there is a monstrous shark stalking the waters almost EVERYONE automatically assumes its the same shark from the original JAWS and that Brody lied about killing it. I know this was written in the late 1970's and not as much information was available about Great Whites as there is today, but that just seems totally stupid. There was a two year gap in between the attacks. Did they think Brody made a secret pact with the shark to chill out and take a two year vacation then return to start murdering people? Like I said, its a minor gripe and could easily be explained by the novel being written almost 40 years ago during a simpler time. The good far outweighs the bad in this book.I would highly recommend this to anyone who is a fan of the JAWS films, sharks, or horror in general. Its a fun and interesting read and really makes you wonder what could have been possible if they went with this script for the film. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome *by J***E on Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2023* Described accurately. Thanks! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars Great new story for Jaws fans! *by R***R on Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2015* Love the Jaws franchise and have seen the movies countless times. I love the novels just as much. This is a much different story than the movie. Some elements are the same, (Ex: Scuba Divers discover the Orca and the shark, Water-Skier is attacked, but it's her husband driving the boat, and the climax where the shark has it's showdown with Brody in the end, a helicopter crashes but they're not saving the teens and the teens are involved in a boat race rather than just out sailing for fun). The cons? Not enough focus on the shark,, there's a side-story where Brody rescues a stranded seal and it is felt this took up too much of the reading, where we want to read about the shark not some lost seal being taken care of by the Brody family, there is also the Mob and their ties to Amity. The photos of the Orca, revealing the shark, are discovered but then kept secret for most of the book until the end, whereas you keep thinking, really? Would someone really just sit on these photos and not take them to Brody and show there's a huge shark in the area? The pro's, the shark is described very well, and you get the feeling your watching "Shark Week". Also, a lot of references to the first movie, makes this a sequel. The characters are all there, with some new ones to enjoy. This makes for a great summer time read and if your a Jaws fan, you will love this book. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/40616521-jaws-2-a-novel](https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/40616521-jaws-2-a-novel) --- *Product available on Desertcart Australia* *Store origin: AU* *Last updated: 2026-05-18*