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2. 'A shark attack, clear and simple.'

Episode 2 of 10

After a gruesome discovery on the beach, Chief Brody has some difficult decisions to make. Read by Henry Goodman.

It's high summer in Cape Cod's Amity Island, and a mutilated body has been washed up on the beach.

It looks like a shark attack, but Police Chief Brody is having trouble convincing the islanders that it's time to close the beaches...

Will it ever be safe to go back into the water?

Peter Benchley's classic 1974 novel became one of the most terrifying movies of all time.

Abridged by Richard Hamilton.

Read by Henry Goodman.

Producer: Justine Willett

First broadcast on 大象传媒 Radio 4 in August 2018.

14 minutes

Credits

Role Contributor
Reader Henry Goodman
Author Peter Benchley
Abridger Richard Hamilton
Producer Justine Willett

Broadcasts

  • Tue 21 Aug 2018 22:45
  • Tue 7 Jun 2022 14:00
  • Wed 8 Jun 2022 02:00
  • Tue 27 Feb 2024 21:30

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