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T-shirts, books, and toys are some of the many shark offerings at Alley's General Store. —Dena Porter

What will they think of next – a shark all-terrain vehicle! Find it at Alley's General Store. —Dena Porter

Freight manager Jim Lombardo held up one of the many shark puppets that are available at Alley's General Store. —Dena Porter

Mardell's Island manager, Richard White, showed some of their many "Jaws"-related items for sale. —Dena Porter

At Erica Wilson's clothing and needlepoint store in Edgartown, you can get shark hair clips and create-your-own-shark needlepoint kits. —Dena Porter

Christopher Look at Edgartown Library showed some of the many books about sharks in the children's room. —Dena Porter

The "Jaws" books at the Island libraries include interesting stories and behind-the-scenes photos. —Dena Porter

Le Roux in Vineyard Haven has shark-themed kitchen items, such as bottle openers, coasters, mugs, ice cube trays, and salt and pepper shakers, to name a few. —Dena Porter

Bunch of Grapes bookstore in Vineyard Haven books and other items about the film "Jaws." —Dena Porter
Martha’s Vineyard is buzzing with anticipation of celebrating the 50th anniversary of “Jaws” on the Island, where the blockbuster was mostly filmed.
A whole range of events is planned, including interviews with cast members and local extras, documentaries, and plenty of “Jaws” art installations — including a replica of the Orca.
But what about that swag? Where can you get yourself a tchotchke to remember the 50th? Turns out, everywhere.
Several Island stores are stocking up on all manner of “Jaws”- and shark-related items, from oversized plushies to Bruce-themed piñatas.
Photographer Dena Porter captured the shopping frenzy.
Dena….great photos….you got me with the hair clips.
Tchotchkes or chazzerai? So funny!
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