How Did Susan Backlinie Die? 'Jaws' Star Best Known for Playing the First Shark Attack Victim Dies from Heart Attack Aged 77
Actress and stuntwoman Susan Backlinie, best known as the first victim of a shark attack in the movie 'Jaws,' has died. Backlinie suffered a fatal heart attack at her home in Ventura, California. She was 77. Besides her achievements in the film industry, Backlinie was also a nationally ranked swimmer and professional diver.