Was Orca influenced by Jaws?

Name: Orca
Released: 1977

Yes. This film tells the story of a killer whale seeking revenge on a fisherman who killed its mate. It was part of a wave of movies inspired by "Jaws," aiming to capitalize on the fear of aquatic creatures.

Orca (1977)

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Jaws (1975)
"This film tells the story of a killer whale seeking revenge on a fisherman who killed its mate. It was part of a wave of movies inspired by "Jaws," aiming to capitalize on the fear of aquatic creatures." These classic creature features prove you don’t need a shark for a great Jaws movie Brad Sanders Polygon.com

Orca (1977) was inspired by 1 earlier film — including Jaws. Check out the citations below.