This week, however, Pugh plans to break that silence as he embarks on a swim around Martha's Vineyard – the very location where the iconic thriller "Jaws" was filmed 50 years ago.

Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water, the 50th anniversary of "Jaws" is here. Here are some fun facts about the film.

Movie fans can jump off the "Jaws" bridge, visit the Gay Head Lighthouse and ride the Chappy Ferry, as they remember key ...

The ravenous shark in "Jaws" began chomping its way across movie screens 50 years ago on June 20. The film became the first summer blockbuster and made Martha’s Vineyard a tourism destination.

Here's what's cooking: a Pride Month cookie class; a murder mystery meal and “Jaws” with seafood (of course); new ice cream flavors; urban clambakes; and a field trip with Urban Hearth and its James ...

The majority of "Jaws" was filmed on location in Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts. The fictional town of Amity Island was represented by Edgartown on the island.

While "Jaws 2" was primarily filmed on Martha's Vineyard, some scenes were shot in Navarre Beach, Florida due to production issues. "Jaws 3" takes place and was filmed at SeaWorld in Orlando, Florida.

This week, however, Pugh plans to break that silence as he embarks on a swim around Martha's Vineyard – the very location where the iconic thriller "Jaws" was filmed 50 years ago.

While "Jaws 2" was primarily filmed on Martha's Vineyard, some scenes were shot in Navarre Beach, Florida due to production issues. "Jaws 3" takes place and was filmed at SeaWorld in Orlando, Florida.