Hooper — Jaws Character Profile

About Hooper

Oceanographer and shark expert who assists Brody and Quint.

Hooper — Character Profile

Alignment

Hero

Species

Human

Abilities

Marine biology, Scuba diving, Shark research, Technology

• Strength: 5/10
• Intelligence: 9/10
• Charisma: 7/10
• Morality: 8/10
• Influence: 6/10

Quick Facts about Hooper

Occupation

marine biologist

Character Facts

Played by

Richard Dreyfuss

Appears in

Jaws (1975)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (3)

• Hooper — Alliance Partner — Brody (Roy Scheider)

  Scientist and chief form a professional alliance to investigate and hunt the shark.

• Hooper — Alliance Tension — Quint (Robert Shaw)

  Scientist and hunter overcome interpersonal friction to work together.

• Hooper — Professional Dismissal — Vaughn (Murray Hamilton)

  Mayor ignores scientific evidence to maintain political and economic status quo.

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