Jaws was directed by Steven Spielberg and based on the novel by Peter Benchley. It tells the story of a great white shark that attacks swimmers near the New England resort town of Amity Island. Police chief Martin Brody investigates the shark attacks along with marine biologist Matt Hooper and shark hunter Quint. They set out on Quint's boat to hunt the shark, but their efforts are hampered by Quint's stubbornness and lack of adequate equipment. The climactic confrontation between Brody and the shark occurs when Quint's boat starts to sink.