Jaws story #4: The Final Conquest

AMITY- Beaches on Amity Island will reopen just in time for the visitors for Fourth of July weekend. After being closed for 24 hours for a shark hunt, the mayor would like to reassure that the beaches are now safe.

            Because there were 2 deaths recently due to shark attacks, visitors were weary about the waters safety. The shark was caught and killed, and the Amity Island town’s people would like to open their arms to visitors.            

            When the shark was brought ashore a marine biologist from Woodshole Oceanographic Institute inspected what was pronounced a tiger shark.

            Although the beaches are now safe, to ensure the safety of all swimmers, there will be a number of forces out patrolling the water. The Coast Guard, Marine Patrol, Massachusetts State Police, U.S. Navy, Homeland Security, FBI, and many local municipal and county police agencies will protect the waters.        

            Amity Island will recreate the beach atmosphere with exciting water games and visitors are urged to have fun and enjoy vacation. As the mayor hopes the vacationers will come and experience the fun of the island he wishes them a happy Fourth of July. “Swim and have fun!” said Vaughan. 

Jaws story #3: Town meeting strikes up discussion

AMITY- Town meeting strikes debate over beaches being closed after young Alex Kintner was killed by suspected shark attack. A $3,000 reward bounty was put by boy’s mother and is for the man or men that kill the shark.

            Police Chief Martin Brody declares beaches to be closed while the members of Woodshole Oceanographic Institute come and check out the scene of the crime. While the members of the institute are here, they will also be examining the body of teenager Chrissie Watson.

            Chrissie Watson’s mangled body was washed ashore after she went missing while swimming late one night out by the buoy. Police deputy Jay Hendricks found Chrissie’s body early Monday morning.

            After the shocking first discovery, people believed that it couldn’t have been a shark attack, but after the body of Kintner was never found, the hunt for the shark is on.           

            During the town meeting, Mayor Larry Vaughan states that this will not be affecting the island break season. “Only 24 hours” said Vaughan. The beaches will only be closed for the minimum amount of time.  

            The meeting was interrupted when Ben Quint dragged his fingers down the chalkboard to call attention to what he had to say. “I can find a shark for $3,000, but to kill it it’s going to cost $10,000” said Quint.

            The mayor and rest of the town are speechless and as Quint leaves the office, the mayor says they will think about the offer.