Susan Backlinie, the actor who portrayed the woman killed by a massive shark in the opening scene the iconic movie "Jaws," has died.

Susan Backlinie, famously known as the first victim in the 1975 film, "Jaws," has died, Fox News Digital can confirm.

Susan Backlinie, who played the first shark attack victim in Steven Spielberg's 'Jaws,' has died. She was 77.

Susan Backlinie, a Forest Hill High grad, talked Steven Spielberg into making her the shark's first victim in 'Jaws.' ...

Susan Backlinie, best known for her role as shark victim Chrissie Watkins in Steven Spielberg's "Jaws," reportedly died Saturday at the age of 77.

Susan Backlinie, who played first shark attack victim in 'Jaws,' dies at 77 Backlinie died over the weekend at her home in Ventura, according to reports.

"Jaws" opening kill girl Susan Backlinie was spotted running errands ahead of movie's 47th anniversary. Backlinie -- known under her marital name Susan Swindall -- is slated to appear in court on ...

Susan Backlinie, known for being the first victim to be eaten by the shark in "Jaws," has died at 77. Her husband says it was "very unexpected" and that she died from a heart attack.

Susan Backlinie, who as a skinny-dipper out for a nighttime swim became the shark’s first victim in Steven Spielberg’s 'Jaws,' has died.

Actress Susan Backlinie, a swimmer and stuntwoman who played the young skinny-dipper who became the first shark victim in Steven Spielberg’s epic 1975 film, “Jaws,” died Saturday. She was 77.