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Adam Savage's Tested: What Happened to the Mechanical Shark from Jaws?

Ever wonder what became of "Bruce," the notoriously difficult mechanical shark from Jaws? While most of the animatronic is long gone, Adam Savage found an incredible surviving piece at Propstore: the original mechanical eyes!

The coolest part is that this very mechanism was saved by the shark's creator, effects artist Bob Mattey. There's even an old newspaper photo showing him holding these exact eyes during the film's production.

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