The 1975 classic film Jaws was shot on the beautiful island of Martha's Vineyard. As unbelievable as that sounds, Martha's Vineyard allowed director Steven Speilberg to shoot his film there for no extra charge, and for as long as he thought was necessary. The hope was that the locals could represent the island as an artistic getaway for those with a vision. Naturally, Martha's Vineyard made the right call, and it's one of the most iconic movies of all time.